Where Silvercreek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Silvercreek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68770, 68757. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silvercreek Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Silvercreek Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Silvercreek Township runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Silvercreek Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Silvercreek Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Silvercreek Township’s likely range; Silvercreek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68770, 68757, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Silvercreek Township adults…
Silvercreek Township runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Silvercreek Township
No hospital or community health center in Silvercreek 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 Silvercreek 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Silvercreek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Silvercreek Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Silvercreek 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.
7.9% of Silvercreek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Silvercreek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newcastle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ponca Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Daily Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clark Township | — | — | — | — |
Galena Township, Newcastle Township, Ponca Township, Daily Township and Clark 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 Silvercreek Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Silvercreek Township
Why doesn’t Silvercreek 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 Silvercreek Township.
What hospital is closest to Silvercreek Township?
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center in Vermillion, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Silvercreek 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 Silvercreek 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.