Where Quinnebaugh Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Quinnebaugh Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68020. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quinnebaugh Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Quinnebaugh Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Quinnebaugh Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Quinnebaugh Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.4%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Quinnebaugh Township, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84.7% 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 Quinnebaugh Township’s likely range; Quinnebaugh Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68020, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Quinnebaugh Township adults…
Quinnebaugh 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Quinnebaugh Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Quinnebaugh Township
No hospital or community health center in Quinnebaugh 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 Quinnebaugh 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 Quinnebaugh Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Quinnebaugh 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% of Quinnebaugh Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Quinnebaugh Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Quinnebaugh Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Quinnebaugh Township
Why doesn’t Quinnebaugh 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 Quinnebaugh Township.
What hospital is closest to Quinnebaugh Township?
Burgess Health Center in Onawa, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Quinnebaugh Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quinnebaugh 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.