Where Union Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68649, 68633. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Township
Union Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (85.9% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Union Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.9%), vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Union Township runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Union Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing 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 Union Township’s likely range; Union Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68649, 68633, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Union Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Union Township adults…
Union Township runs above NE on 3 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 Union Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Union Township
No hospital or community health center in Union 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 Union Township; ≈ 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 Union Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Union 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.
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Bend | B+ | 38.7% | 10.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Cotterell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
Bohemia Township, Cotterell Township and Pleasant Valley 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 Union Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Union Township
Why doesn’t Union 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 Union Township.
What hospital is closest to Union Township?
CHI Health Schuyler in Schuyler, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Union 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 Union 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.