Where Merry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Merry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68071, 68062, 68067, 68733. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Merry Township
Making ends meet is harder in Merry Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.4%), about twice the Nebraska rate. No reliable transportation (13% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (12% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 16.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Merry Township
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 19.6% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Merry Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.8%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Merry Township’s likely range; Merry Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68071, 68062, 68067, 68733, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.6% of Merry Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Merry Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
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.
Out of every 100 Merry Township adults…
Merry Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Merry Township
No hospital or community health center in Merry 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 Merry 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).
How Merry Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Merry Township runs above Nebraska.
1 in 3 Merry 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.
Merry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Township | D | 46.7% | 13.7% | 22.4% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bryan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Flournoy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Omaha Township | D | 46.2% | 14.7% | 21.9% | ZIP 68067 |
Perry Township, Bryan Township and Flournoy 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 Merry Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Merry Township
Why doesn’t Merry 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 Merry Township.
What hospital is closest to Merry Township?
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital in Winnebago, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Merry 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 Merry 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.