Where Ponca Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ponca Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68770. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ponca Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Ponca Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Ponca Township runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Ponca Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Ponca Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Ponca Township’s likely range; Ponca Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68770, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ponca Township adults…
Ponca Township runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ponca Township
No hospital or community health center in Ponca 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 Ponca 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.
20 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ponca Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Ponca Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Ponca 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.
8% of Ponca Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Ponca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvercreek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ottercreek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newcastle Township | — | — | — | — |
Silvercreek Township, Ottercreek Township and Newcastle 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 Ponca Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ponca Township
Why doesn’t Ponca 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 Ponca Township.
What hospital is closest to Ponca Township?
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center in Vermillion, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Ponca Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ponca Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Elk Point in Elk Point, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ponca 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.