Where Shields Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shields Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68763, 68713. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shields Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Shields Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Shields Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Shields Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.7%), 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 Shields Township’s likely range; Shields Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68763, 68713, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shields Township adults…
Shields Township runs above NE on 7 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.
Care in and near Shields Township
No hospital or community health center in Shields 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 Shields 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 Shields Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Shields Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Shields 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.
10.2% of Shields Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Shields 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Willowdale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grattan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock Falls Township | — | — | — | — |
Paddock Township, Pleasant View Township, Willowdale Township, Grattan Township and Rock Falls 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 Shields Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shields Township
Why doesn’t Shields 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 Shields Township.
What hospital is closest to Shields Township?
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O' Neill, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Shields Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shields Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midtown Health Center - O'neill in Oneill, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shields 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.