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 code 68757. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hooker Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Hooker Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Hooker Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hooker Township, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hooker Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Hooker Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Hooker Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.1% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 83.7%). 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 Hooker Township’s likely range; Hooker Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68757, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hooker Township adults…
Hooker Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hooker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hooker Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Hooker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Daily Township | — | — | — | — |
Newcastle Township and Daily 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?
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center in Vermillion, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Hooker 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 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.