Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Ewing Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ewing Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ewing Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Ewing Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Cancer is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.3% across Nebraska. In all, Ewing Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ewing Township, and more people treating it
36.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Ewing Township’s likely range; Ewing Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68735, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ewing Township adults…
Ewing Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ewing Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Ewing Township
No hospital or community health center in Ewing 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 Ewing 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ewing Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Ewing 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.
8% of Ewing Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Ewing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClure Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Golden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deloit Township | — | — | — | — |
McClure Township, Golden Township and Deloit 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 Ewing Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ewing Township
Why doesn’t Ewing 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 Ewing Township.
What hospital is closest to Ewing Township?
Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Ewing 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 Ewing 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.