Where St. Charles Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Charles Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68788. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Charles Township
More St. Charles Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke run high in St. Charles Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, St. Charles Township runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 St. Charles Township’s likely range; St. Charles Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68788, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 St. Charles Township adults…
St. Charles Township runs above NE on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near St. Charles Township
No hospital or community health center in St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How St. Charles Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 St. Charles 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.
8.8% of St. Charles Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
St. Charles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elkhorn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pebble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monterey Township | — | — | — | — |
Sherman Township, Elkhorn Township, Pebble Township and Monterey 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 St. Charles Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Charles Township
Why doesn’t St. Charles 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 St. Charles Township.
What hospital is closest to St. Charles Township?
St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, 3.5 miles in a straight line from St. Charles Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near St. Charles Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midtown Health Center, Inc. West Point in West Point, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Charles 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.