Where Sand Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sand Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68713, 68780. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sand Creek Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Sand Creek Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Sand Creek Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sand Creek Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.3% 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 Sand Creek Township’s likely range; Sand Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68713, 68780, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sand Creek Township adults…
Sand Creek Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sand Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Sand Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Sand Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Sand Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Township | B | 38.2% | 12.9% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Saratoga Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dustin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stuart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cleveland Township | — | — | — | — |
Saratoga Township, Dustin Township, Stuart Township and Cleveland 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 Sand Creek Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sand Creek Township
Why doesn’t Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Sand Creek Township?
West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek 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.