Gottsch Farmstead · Photo: SharonPapierdreams · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Township 7 is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Township 7 differs from Nebraska on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68002, 68034, 68007, 68008. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Township 7
Fewer Township 7 adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Township 7 is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. 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 Township 7’s likely range; Township 7’s figures come from ZIP codes 68002, 68034, 68007, 68008, 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 7’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Township 7 is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #13 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 7’s median household income is $92,955; among the 9,580 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Township 7 adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Township 7 adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Township 7 adults…
Township 7 runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Township 7
No hospital or community health center in Township 7 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 7; ≈ 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.
How Township 7 adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Township 7 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 7 and the towns around it
Township 7 has the best Health Grade of the 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 7 | A− | 40.3% | 10.1% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Elkhorn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Township 6 | B+ | 41.7% | 11.2% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Township 2 | A− | 41.1% | 10.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Township 1 | B+ | 40.3% | 10.9% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Elkhorn 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 7 adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Township 7
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Township 7 is better than Nebraska on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Township 7’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Township 7 | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%11.9–16.4 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%34.7–46.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.7 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.5–36.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.2–38.4 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23–28.7 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 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 | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.8 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7–10.7 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.4–15 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.8–26.2 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.4%18.4–24.7 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.9%23.1–33 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.5–8.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.6–79.9 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.4–71.8 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84–87.6 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.3–80.8 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%61.2–70.2 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%66.5–80.2 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.9–21.4 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.4%23.4–32 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.3%15.6–21.7 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.4–11.3 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5–8 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22.2–29.4 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.5–12.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 7
Is Township 7 a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Township 7 is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #13 of 57 in Nebraska. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Township 7?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 46.1%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Township 7?
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System in Blair, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Township 7’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Township 7 have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.4%), 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 7 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 7.
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.