Where Elm Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elm Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68342, 68415, 68310. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elm Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Elm Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.4%, vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Elm Township runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Elm Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Elm Township’s likely range; Elm Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68342, 68415, 68310, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elm Township adults…
Elm Township runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Elm Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Elm Township
No hospital or community health center in Elm 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 Elm Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elm Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Elm Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Elm 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.
Elm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sicily Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — |
Glenwood Township, Sicily Township and Lincoln Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elm Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elm Township
Why doesn’t Elm 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 Elm Township.
What hospital is closest to Elm Township?
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center in Beatrice, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Elm Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elm 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.