Where Morse Bluff Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morse Bluff Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68648, 68015. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morse Bluff Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Morse Bluff Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.6%, vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Morse Bluff Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Morse Bluff Township, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Morse Bluff 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 Morse Bluff Township’s likely range; Morse Bluff Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68648, 68015, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Morse Bluff Township adults…
Morse Bluff Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Morse Bluff Township is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Morse Bluff Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morse Bluff 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.
6.1% of Morse Bluff Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Morse Bluff Township
No hospital or community health center in Morse Bluff 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 Morse Bluff 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Morse Bluff Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Morse Bluff Township does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Morse Bluff 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.
Morse Bluff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotterell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Cedar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bohemia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Douglas Township | — | — | — | — |
Cotterell Township, North Cedar Township, Bohemia Township and Douglas 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 Morse Bluff Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morse Bluff Township
Why doesn’t Morse Bluff 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 Morse Bluff Township.
What hospital is closest to Morse Bluff Township?
Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Morse Bluff 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 Morse Bluff 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.