Where Newman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68070, 68065. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newman Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Newman Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28%), vs 24% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newman 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 Newman Township’s likely range; Newman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68070, 68065, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newman Township adults…
Newman Township runs above NE on 3 of 12 conditions. 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.
6.5% of Newman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Newman Township
No hospital or community health center in Newman 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 Newman 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Newman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Newman Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Newman 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.
Newman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oak Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chapman Township | — | — | — | — |
Oak Creek Township, Oak Creek Township, Elk Township and Chapman 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 Newman Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newman Township
Why doesn’t Newman 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 Newman Township.
What hospital is closest to Newman Township?
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Newman 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 Newman 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.