Christopher Knoell Farmstead · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Nickerson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nickerson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68025, 68044. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nickerson Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Nickerson Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.2%, vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Nickerson Township runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Nickerson Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.1%), vs 24.3% 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 Nickerson Township’s likely range; Nickerson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68025, 68044, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nickerson Township adults…
Nickerson Township runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Nickerson Township
No hospital or community health center in Nickerson 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 Nickerson Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nickerson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Nickerson Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Nickerson 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Nickerson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Nickerson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Township 6 | B+ | 41.7% | 11.2% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Hooper Township | B− | 39.9% | 12.7% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Maple Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Platte Township | B− | 40% | 12.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Maple 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 Nickerson Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nickerson Township
Why doesn’t Nickerson 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 Nickerson Township.
What hospital is closest to Nickerson Township?
Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Nickerson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Nickerson Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Good Neighbor Fremont Clinic Permanent Site in Fremont, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nickerson 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.