Where Oak Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oak Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68065. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Creek Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Oak Creek Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.9%), vs 24% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oak Creek Township, and more people treating it
35.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Oak Creek Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (85.8% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Oak Creek Township’s likely range; Oak Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68065, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Oak Creek Township adults…
Oak Creek Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oak Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Oak Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Oak Creek 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.
6.6% of Oak Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Oak Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richardson Township | — | — | — | — |
Newman Township and Richardson 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 Oak Creek Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oak Creek Township
Why doesn’t Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Oak Creek Township?
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek 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.