Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Rockford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rockford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68310, 68318. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockford Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rockford Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Rockford Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Rockford Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nebraska 9.9%), yet 19.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Rockford Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 24.3% 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 Rockford Township’s likely range; Rockford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68310, 68318, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rockford Township adults…
Rockford Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
5.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Rockford Township
No hospital or community health center in Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Rockford 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.
10.6% of Rockford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Rockford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Riverside Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Springs-Wymore Township | C | 42.7% | 13.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — |
Sherman Township, Riverside Township and Logan 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 Rockford Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rockford Township
Why doesn’t Rockford 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 Rockford Township.
What hospital is closest to Rockford Township?
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center in Beatrice, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Rockford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rockford 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.