Where Elkhorn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elkhorn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68025. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkhorn Township
More Elkhorn Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.4%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Elkhorn Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Nebraska figure falls outside Elkhorn Township’s likely range; Elkhorn Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68025, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Elkhorn Township adults…
Elkhorn Township runs above NE on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Elkhorn Township is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Elkhorn Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Elkhorn Township
No hospital or community health center in Elkhorn Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Elkhorn Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkhorn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Elkhorn Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Elkhorn Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Elkhorn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Elkhorn Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | B | 39.5% | 11.3% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Township 7 | A− | 40.3% | 10.1% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Platte Township | B− | 40% | 12.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Township 6 | B+ | 41.7% | 11.2% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elkhorn Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elkhorn Township
Why doesn’t Elkhorn Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elkhorn Township.
What hospital is closest to Elkhorn Township?
Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Elkhorn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elkhorn Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Good Neighbor Fremont Clinic Permanent Site in Fremont, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elkhorn Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.