Where Lincoln Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lincoln Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68786. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Lincoln Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Lincoln Township runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Lincoln Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.6% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (85.8% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Lincoln Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 10 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 Lincoln Township’s likely range; Lincoln Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68786, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lincoln Township adults…
Lincoln Township runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lincoln Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lincoln Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincoln 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.
7% of Lincoln Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Lincoln Township
No hospital or community health center in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Lincoln 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.
Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dowling Township | — | — | — | — |
Columbia Township and Dowling 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 Lincoln Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lincoln Township
Why doesn’t Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township.
What hospital is closest to Lincoln Township?
Osmond General Hospital in Osmond, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.