On CDC estimates, Union Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Union Township beats Nebraska on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68073. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Union Township’s lead shrinks
Union Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 57% of the 7,095 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Union Township 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 Union Township is insured
Only 6.8% 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 Union Township’s likely range; Union Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68073, 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 Union Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union Township is healthier than 76% 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 22%).
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). Union Township’s median household income is $110,282; among the 7,095 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 57%, 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.
6.3% of Union Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
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 below NE on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Union Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | A− | 39.8% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ZIP 68073 |
| Leshara Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marietta Township | — | — | — | — |
Leshara Township, Marble Township and Marietta 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.
Every CDC estimate for Union Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Union Township is better than Nebraska on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Union Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Union Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.6–15 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%33.5–46.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.3–37.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.3–38.1 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%22.9–29.1 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.1–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.6–8.6 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.8–15.5 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.2–26.9 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.6%18.4–25.3 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.6%23.4–34.6 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.4–8.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.3–79.4 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.5–71.3 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.6–87.6 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.1–81.1 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.2–67.4 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.5–79.5 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.9%14.3–19.7 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.5%23–32.2 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16–22.5 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.3–11.2 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.1–9 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%4.9–8 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%21.4–28.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.4–12.8 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.4–12.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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%2.6–3.3 | 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 Union Township
Is Union Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Union Township?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 46.2%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Union Township?
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, 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.
How many people in Union Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.5%), 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 Union Township 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 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. 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.