On CDC estimates, Richland Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Richland Township differs from Nebraska on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68017, 68066. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland Township
What’s behind Richland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Richland Township’s median household income is $91,111; among the 9,830 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Richland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Richland Township adults…
Richland Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Richland Township
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Richland Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Richland Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Richland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | B+ | 39.5% | 10.8% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stocking Township | — | — | — | — |
Green Township and Stocking 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 Richland Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richland Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richland Township is better than Nebraska on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Richland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richland Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.7–17.1 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.8 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%33.8–45.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.4 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.1–39.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.5–38.5 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.1–30 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.1 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.8–10.1 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%20.1–28 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21%18–24.2 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.2%23.4–33.6 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.1–79.4 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.1–71.4 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.5–87.3 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.6–81.7 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.8–70.6 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%68.8–81.4 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.9%14.4–19.5 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.4%23.3–31.9 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.4–22.4 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%7.8–11.6 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.3–9 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.4–8.3 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%22.9–30 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.6–12.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Richland Township
Is Richland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richland Township?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 45.4%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richland Township?
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Richland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Richland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.9%), 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 Richland Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland 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.