Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Humphrey Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Humphrey Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68642, 68631. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Humphrey Township
Humphrey Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.4% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Humphrey Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Humphrey Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 12 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 Humphrey Township’s likely range; Humphrey Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68642, 68631, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Humphrey Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Humphrey Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Humphrey Township adults…
Humphrey Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Humphrey Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Humphrey Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Humphrey Township
No hospital or community health center in Humphrey 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 Humphrey 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 Humphrey Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Humphrey 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.
Humphrey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Granville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Creston | — | — | — | — | |
| Humphrey | — | — | — | — |
Creston Township, Granville Township, Grand Prairie Township, Creston and Humphrey: 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 Humphrey Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Humphrey Township
Why doesn’t Humphrey 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 Humphrey Township.
What hospital is closest to Humphrey Township?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Humphrey Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Humphrey Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midtown Health Center - Madison in Madison, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Humphrey 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.