Fort Atkinson · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Township 1 is healthier than 32%
Township 1 differs from Nebraska on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68023, 68112, 68008, 68142. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Township 1
Against towns with similar incomes, Township 1’s lead shrinks
Township 1 is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 4,993 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Township 1 is an older town
25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Township 1 with the state. 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 Township 1’s likely range; Township 1’s figures come from ZIP codes 68023, 68112, 68008, 68142, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Township 1’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Township 1 is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #22 of 57 in Nebraska. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 19%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Township 1’s median household income is $125,625; among the 4,993 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Township 1 adults…
Township 1 runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Township 1 is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Township 1 as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Township 1
No hospital or community health center in Township 1 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 Township 1; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Township 1 adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Township 1 adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Township 1 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% of Township 1 adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Township 1 and the towns around it
Township 1’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Township 1 | B+ | 40.3% | 10.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Township 2 | A− | 41.1% | 10.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Township 7 | A− | 40.3% | 10.1% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Township 1 adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Township 1
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Township 1 is better than Nebraska on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Township 1’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Township 1 | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13.2–17.4 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.2 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%35.3–45.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%31.1–37.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.2–38.9 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.7–29.1 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.2 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.1–12.1 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%20–26.9 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.2–23 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.1%24.7–33.9 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.7–80.5 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.3%64.2–70.4 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.5–87.8 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.3–81.5 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.4–70 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.6–81.9 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.6–20.6 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.6%23.9–31.9 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.7–22.5 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.3–13 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.7–9.6 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.4–29.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.5–14 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Township 1
Is Township 1 a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Township 1 is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #22 of 57 in Nebraska. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Township 1?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 45.8%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Township 1?
CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Township 1’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Township 1 have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.2%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Township 1 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Township 1.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.