Where Perry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68733, 68062, 68071. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perry Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Perry Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Perry Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Perry Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.6%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Perry Township
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). 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 Perry Township’s likely range; Perry Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68733, 68062, 68071, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Perry Township adults…
Perry Township runs above NE on 10 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Perry Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Perry Township
No hospital or community health center in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Perry 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.
11.7% of Perry Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Perry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flournoy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Merry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Emerson Township | — | — | — | — |
Flournoy Township, Merry Township and Emerson 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 Perry Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Perry Township
Why doesn’t Perry 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 Perry Township.
What hospital is closest to Perry Township?
Pender Community Hospital in Pender, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Perry 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 Perry 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.