Where Lost Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lost Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68653, 68647, 68601. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lost Creek Township
Lost Creek Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.1% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86.4% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek Township’s likely range; Lost Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68653, 68647, 68601, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Lost Creek Township adults…
Lost Creek Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lost Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lost Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Lost Creek 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.
Lost Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burrows Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shell Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monroe Township | — | — | — | — |
Oconee Township, Burrows Township, Shell Creek Township and Monroe 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 Lost Creek Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lost Creek Township
Why doesn’t Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Lost Creek Township?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center in Columbus, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lost Creek 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.