Where Lone Tree Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lone Tree Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68938, 68933. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lone Tree Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lone Tree Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Lone Tree Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lone Tree Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lone Tree Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Lone Tree Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Lone Tree Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.1% 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 Lone Tree Township’s likely range; Lone Tree Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68938, 68933, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lone Tree Township adults…
Lone Tree Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lone Tree Township
No hospital or community health center in Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Lone Tree Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Lone Tree Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Lone Tree 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.
9.6% of Lone Tree Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Lone Tree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Glenvil Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Ranch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — |
Clay Center, Glenvil Township, Fairfield Township, Spring Ranch Township and Lynn 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 Lone Tree Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lone Tree Township
Why doesn’t Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree Township.
What hospital is closest to Lone Tree Township?
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Lone Tree Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lone Tree 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.