Where South Branch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Branch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68623, 68882, 68627, 68864. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Branch Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Branch Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, South Branch Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More South Branch Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in South Branch Township, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.2% 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 South Branch Township’s likely range; South Branch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68623, 68882, 68627, 68864, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Branch Township adults…
South Branch Township runs above NE on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Branch Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near South Branch Township
No hospital or community health center in South Branch 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 South Branch 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 South Branch Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 South Branch 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.
9.2% of South Branch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
South Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Timber Creek 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 South Branch Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Branch Township
Why doesn’t South Branch 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 South Branch Township.
What hospital is closest to South Branch Township?
Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, 19.3 miles in a straight line from South Branch 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 South Branch 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.