Where Swan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68711, 68823. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swan Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Swan Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Swan Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Swan Township, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Swan Township
The closest emergency room is West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, 22.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Swan Township adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 14.1%) and depression (14.9% vs 18.3%) both run below Nebraska. Mind & connection ↓
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 Swan Township’s likely range; Swan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68711, 68823, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Swan Township adults…
Swan Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Swan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Swan Township
No hospital or community health center in Swan 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 Swan 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 Swan Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Swan Township does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Swan 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.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of Swan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Swan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wyoming Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Holt Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Francis Township | — | — | — | — |
Josie Township, Wyoming Township, Holt Creek Township and Francis 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 Swan Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Swan Township
Why doesn’t Swan 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 Swan Township.
What hospital is closest to Swan Township?
West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Swan 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 Swan 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.