Where Lynn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lynn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68944, 68933. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lynn Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Lynn Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.6%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Lynn Township runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lynn Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lynn 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 ↓
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 Lynn Township’s likely range; Lynn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68944, 68933, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lynn Township adults…
Lynn Township runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lynn Township
No hospital or community health center in Lynn 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 Lynn 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 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lynn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Lynn Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Lynn 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.
8.5% of Lynn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Lynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Harvard Township | B | 39.5% | 11.5% | 13.6% | ZIP 68944 |
| Lewis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lone Tree Township | — | — | — | — |
Inland Township, Clay Center, Lewis Township and Lone Tree 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 Lynn Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lynn Township
Why doesn’t Lynn 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 Lynn Township.
What hospital is closest to Lynn Township?
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Lynn 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 Lynn 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.