Where Milburn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milburn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68813, 68874. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milburn Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Milburn Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Milburn Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Milburn Township
The closest emergency room is Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 20.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Milburn Township, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Milburn Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing 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 Milburn Township’s likely range; Milburn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68813, 68874, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Milburn Township adults…
Milburn Township runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Milburn Township
No hospital or community health center in Milburn 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 Milburn 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Milburn 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.
7.2% of Milburn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
How Milburn Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Milburn 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.
Milburn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lillian Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Union Township | — | — | — | — |
Victoria Township, Lillian Township and West Union 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 Milburn Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Milburn Township
Why doesn’t Milburn 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 Milburn Township.
What hospital is closest to Milburn Township?
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 20.2 miles in a straight line from Milburn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milburn 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.