Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Monroe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monroe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68647, 68640. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroe Township
Cancer runs high in Monroe Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Monroe Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 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 Monroe Township’s likely range; Monroe Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68647, 68640, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Monroe Township adults…
Monroe Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Monroe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Monroe Township
No hospital or community health center in Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monroe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Monroe Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Monroe 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.
Monroe 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 | — | — | — | — | |
| Joliet Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lost Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Oconee Township, Joliet Township, Beaver Township, Woodville Township and Lost Creek 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 Monroe Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monroe Township
Why doesn’t Monroe 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 Monroe Township.
What hospital is closest to Monroe Township?
Genoa Community Hospital in Genoa, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Monroe 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 Monroe 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.