Butler County District No. 10 School · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Platte Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Platte Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68036. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Platte Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Platte Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Platte Township runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Platte Township, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 80.9% 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 Platte Township’s likely range; Platte Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68036, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Platte Township adults…
Platte Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Platte Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Platte Township
No hospital or community health center in Platte 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 Platte 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Platte Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Platte 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.
7.7% of Platte Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Platte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bone Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bohemia Township | — | — | — | — |
Linwood Township, Bone Creek Township and Bohemia 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 Platte Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Platte Township
Why doesn’t Platte 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 Platte Township.
What hospital is closest to Platte Township?
CHI Health Schuyler in Schuyler, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Platte 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 Platte 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.