Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Ord Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ord Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68862. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ord Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Ord Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Ord Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ord Township, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. 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 Ord Township’s likely range; Ord Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68862, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ord Township adults…
Ord Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ord Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Ord Township
1 hospital in Ord Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ord 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
How Ord Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Ord 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.
9.3% of Ord Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Ord Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Loup Township | — | — | — | — |
North Loup 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 Ord Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ord Township
Why doesn’t Ord 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 Ord Township.
What hospital is closest to Ord Township?
Valley County Health System in Ord, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Ord 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 Ord 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.