Where Hill Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hill Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68718, 68760. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hill Township
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Hill Township
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Hill Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hill Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.9%), vs 12.3% across Nebraska. No reliable transportation (8.8% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (8.1% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 11.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
In Hill Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nebraska 9.9%), yet 19.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. 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 Hill Township’s likely range; Hill Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68718, 68760, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hill Township adults…
Hill Township runs above NE on 8 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.
11.7% of Hill Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Hill Township
No hospital or community health center in Hill 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 Hill 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hill Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Hill 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.
Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Addison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Herrick Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Peoria Township | — | — | — | — |
Union Township, Addison Township, Harrison Township, Herrick Township and Peoria 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 Hill Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hill Township
Why doesn’t Hill 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 Hill Township.
What hospital is closest to Hill Township?
St. Michael's Hospital - Cah in Tyndall, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Hill 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 Hill 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.