Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pohocco Township is healthier than 39%
Pohocco Township trails Nebraska on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68025, 68018, 68041, 68015. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pohocco Township
Pohocco Township is an older town
36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Pohocco Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Pohocco Township’s lead shrinks
Pohocco Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 8,552 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Pohocco Township’s likely range; Pohocco Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68025, 68018, 68041, 68015, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Pohocco Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pohocco Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 24%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Pohocco Township’s median household income is $100,313; among the 8,552 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Pohocco Township adults…
Pohocco Township runs above NE on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pohocco Township is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. COPD, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pohocco Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Pohocco Township
No hospital or community health center in Pohocco 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 Pohocco 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pohocco Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Pohocco Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Pohocco 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 Pohocco Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Pohocco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohocco Township | B | 39.6% | 11.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Platte Township | B− | 40% | 12.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Leshara Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Cedar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marietta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Cedar Township | — | — | — | — |
Leshara Township, North Cedar Township, Marietta Township and South Cedar 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 Pohocco Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pohocco Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pohocco Township is better than Nebraska on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Pohocco Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pohocco Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.3–19.6 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.1 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.3 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%34.4–45.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.9–37.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.7–37.4 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.1–29.6 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.2–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.4–13.9 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.6–16.6 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.9–31.2 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.1–23.1 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%25.3–35.4 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%10–13.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72.1–78.5 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.4–67 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%81.3–85 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.4–81.2 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58.6–67.7 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.4–80.7 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.2–19.2 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.1–33.5 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.6–23.6 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11.2–15.2 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.3–11.2 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–7.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.8–10.8 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25–31.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.7–15 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.1–14 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.4 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Pohocco Township
Is Pohocco Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pohocco Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pohocco Township?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 45.1%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pohocco Township?
Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Pohocco Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pohocco Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–13.2%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Pohocco Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pohocco 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.