On CDC estimates, Hooper Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Hooper Township differs from Nebraska on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68031, 68044. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hooper Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Hooper Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Hooper Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hooper Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.5% 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 Hooper Township’s likely range; Hooper Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68031, 68044, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Hooper Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hooper Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hooper Township’s median household income is $76,750; among the 10,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hooper Township adults…
Hooper Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Hooper Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hooper Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Hooper Township
No hospital or community health center in Hooper 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 Hooper Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hooper Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Hooper 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.
8.7% of Hooper Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Hooper Township and the towns around it
Hooper Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Township | B− | 39.9% | 12.7% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Nickerson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Everett Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Township 5 | B+ | 41.7% | 11.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Township 6 | B+ | 41.7% | 11.2% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Hooper | — | — | — | — |
Nickerson Township: not graded. Everett Township, Logan Township and Hooper: 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 Hooper Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hooper Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hooper Township is better than Nebraska on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Hooper Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hooper Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.6–20.9 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.4 | 11.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%34.9–45.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 10.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%34.4–41.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.3–40.3 | 33% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.8%27.9–33.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.6–14.3 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.5–18.4 | 13.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%24.3–32.3 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.1–21.3 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%25.6–35.2 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.2–10.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.7–80.4 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%59.1–65.6 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84–87.5 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%79.2–83.8 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%58–67.4 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%66.1–78.9 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.7%14.4–19.1 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28%24.1–32.3 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%16.8–23 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.3–13.9 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–6.9 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%6.8–10.7 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.2–33.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13.2–17.4 | 12% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hooper Township
Is Hooper Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hooper Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hooper Township?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 45.2%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hooper Township?
Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Hooper Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hooper Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10.9%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hooper Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hooper 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.