U.S. Indian Industrial School · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Genoa Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Genoa Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68640. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genoa Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Genoa Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Genoa Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Genoa Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), 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 Genoa Township’s likely range; Genoa Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68640, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Genoa Township adults…
Genoa Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Genoa Township
No hospital or community health center in Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Genoa Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Genoa 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.
9.8% of Genoa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Genoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oconee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Council Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Prairie Creek Township, Beaver Township, Oconee Township and Council Creek 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 Genoa Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Genoa Township
Why doesn’t Genoa 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 Genoa Township.
What hospital is closest to Genoa Township?
Genoa Community Hospital in Genoa, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Genoa 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 Genoa 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.