Where Josie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Josie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68823, 68711. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Josie Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Josie Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Josie Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Josie Township
The closest emergency room is West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, 28.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Josie Township, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Josie Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.5% vs 75.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.2% 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 Josie Township’s likely range; Josie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68823, 68711, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Josie Township adults…
Josie Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Josie Township
No hospital or community health center in Josie 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 Josie 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Josie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
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 Josie Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Josie Township does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Josie 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% of Josie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Josie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Township | — | — | — | — |
Swan 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 Josie Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Josie Township
Why doesn’t Josie 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 Josie Township.
What hospital is closest to Josie Township?
West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, 28.4 miles in a straight line from Josie 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 Josie 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.