On CDC estimates, Township 5 is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Township 5 differs from Nebraska on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68029, 68008, 68031, 68002. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Township 5
Cancer and arthritis run high in Township 5
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 24% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Township 5 adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 5’s likely range; Township 5’s figures come from ZIP codes 68029, 68008, 68031, 68002, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Township 5’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Township 5 is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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 5’s median household income is $90,469; among the 9,892 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Township 5 adults…
Township 5 runs above NE on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Township 5 adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Township 5
No hospital or community health center in Township 5 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 5; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Township 5 adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Township 5 adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Township 5 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.
Township 5 and the towns around it
Township 5’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 5 | B+ | 41.7% | 11.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Blair | B+ | 41.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Township 6 | B+ | 41.7% | 11.2% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Hooper Township | B− | 39.9% | 12.7% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Summit Township | — | — | — | — |
Summit 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 Township 5 adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Township 5
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Township 5 is better than Nebraska on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Township 5’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Township 5 | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.2–18 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–15.1 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%35.8–47.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.8–13 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%31.9–39.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.6–40.1 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.2–31.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.4–12.6 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.2–15.9 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.9–29.1 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.3–23.6 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.3%23.4–33.7 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.3–80.6 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%62.9–69.6 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.1–87.6 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.4–82.5 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%59.7–69.1 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.3–81.2 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.4–20.7 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.3%23.3–32 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.3%15.6–21.6 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.1–12.1 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.3–9.1 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.3 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.7–8.7 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%23.9–31.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.1–15 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.7 | 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 5
Is Township 5 a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Township 5 is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Township 5?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 47.9%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Township 5?
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System in Blair, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Township 5’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Township 5 have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9%), 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 5 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Township 5.
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.