Where Leicester Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leicester Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68980, 68944, 68954, 68901. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leicester Township
Care in and near Leicester Township
No hospital or community health center in Leicester 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 Leicester 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).
Out of every 100 Leicester Township adults…
Leicester Township runs above NE on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Leicester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Leicester Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Leicester 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.
7.5% of Leicester Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Leicester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Township | B | 39.5% | 11.5% | 13.6% | ZIP 68944 |
| Inland Township | — | — | — | — |
Inland 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 Leicester Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leicester Township
Why doesn’t Leicester 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 Leicester Township.
What hospital is closest to Leicester Township?
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Leicester Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leicester Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Health Center - Hastings in Hastings, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leicester 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.