Where Hooker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hooker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68301, 68357. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hooker Township
Hooker Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.1% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Hooker Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hooker Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 13 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 Hooker Township’s likely range; Hooker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68301, 68357, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hooker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Hooker Township adults…
Hooker Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. 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.
5.3% of Hooker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Hooker Township
No hospital or community health center in Hooker 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 Hooker 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.
How Hooker Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Hooker 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.
Hooker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hanover Township | — | — | — | — |
Adams Township and Hanover 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 Hooker Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hooker Township
Why doesn’t Hooker 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 Hooker Township.
What hospital is closest to Hooker Township?
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center in Beatrice, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Hooker 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 Hooker 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.