Rouse Ranch · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Paddock Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paddock Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68763, 68777, 68746. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paddock Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Paddock Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Paddock Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Paddock Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.7%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Paddock Township, and more people treating it
37.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.7% 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 Paddock Township’s likely range; Paddock Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68763, 68777, 68746, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Paddock Township adults…
Paddock Township runs above NE on 8 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paddock Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Paddock Township
No hospital or community health center in Paddock 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 Paddock 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).
How Paddock Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Paddock 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.
10% of Paddock Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Paddock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coleman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shields Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock Falls Township | — | — | — | — |
Bristow Township, Scott Township, Coleman Township, Shields Township and Rock Falls 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 Paddock Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paddock Township
Why doesn’t Paddock 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 Paddock Township.
What hospital is closest to Paddock Township?
Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Paddock 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 Paddock 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.