Ponca Tribal Self-Help Community Building Historic District · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Raymond Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Raymond Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68760. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raymond Township
Making ends meet is harder in Raymond Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.6%), vs 12.3% across Nebraska. No reliable transportation (12.1% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 16% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Raymond Township
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.2%, vs 10.7% across Nebraska. In all, Raymond Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Raymond Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Raymond Township’s likely range; Raymond Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68760, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16% of Raymond Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Raymond Township adults…
Raymond 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.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Raymond Township
No hospital or community health center in Raymond 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 Raymond 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Raymond Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Raymond Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Raymond Township runs above Nebraska.
1 in 3 Raymond 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.
Raymond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bohemia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Niobrara Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bush Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sparta Township | — | — | — | — |
Western Township, Bohemia Township, Niobrara Township, Bush Township and Sparta 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 Raymond Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Raymond Township
Why doesn’t Raymond 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 Raymond Township.
What hospital is closest to Raymond Township?
Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Raymond 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 Raymond 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.