Where Emerson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emerson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68733, 68710, 68785. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emerson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Emerson Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Emerson Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Emerson Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Emerson Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Emerson Township’s likely range; Emerson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68733, 68710, 68785, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Emerson Township adults…
Emerson Township runs above NE on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Emerson Township is an older town: 27% 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 Emerson Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Emerson Township
No hospital or community health center in Emerson 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 Emerson 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Emerson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Emerson Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Emerson 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.
11.2% of Emerson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Emerson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbank Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wakefield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ottercreek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — |
Springbank Township, Ottercreek Township and Perry Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Wakefield Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Emerson Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emerson Township
Why doesn’t Emerson 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 Emerson Township.
What hospital is closest to Emerson Township?
Providence Medical Center in Wayne, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Emerson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emerson 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.