Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Sargent Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sargent Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68874, 68823. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sargent Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Sargent Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Sargent Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Sargent Township
The closest emergency room is Valley County Health System in Ord, 22.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Sargent Township, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Sargent Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Sargent Township’s likely range; Sargent Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68874, 68823, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sargent Township adults…
Sargent Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sargent Township
No hospital or community health center in Sargent 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 Sargent 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 Sargent Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Sargent Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sargent Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Sargent 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.
Sargent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lillian Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Corner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Comstock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Union Township | — | — | — | — |
Douglas Grove Township, Lillian Township, Corner Township, Comstock Township and West Union 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 Sargent Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sargent Township
Why doesn’t Sargent 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 Sargent Township.
What hospital is closest to Sargent Township?
Valley County Health System in Ord, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Sargent 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 Sargent 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.