Where Vieregg Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vieregg Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68801, 68827. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vieregg Township
Making ends meet is harder in Vieregg Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 12.3% across Nebraska. Housing insecurity (13.5% vs 9.5%) and utility shut-off threats (8.6% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 13.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Vieregg Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Vieregg Township has no health insurance
16.8% 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 Vieregg Township’s likely range; Vieregg Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68801, 68827, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Vieregg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vieregg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Vieregg Township adults…
Vieregg Township runs above NE on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vieregg Township
No hospital or community health center in Vieregg 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 Vieregg 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).
How Vieregg Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Vieregg 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.
Vieregg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Township | — | — | — | — |
Chapman 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 Vieregg Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Vieregg Township
Why doesn’t Vieregg 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 Vieregg Township.
What hospital is closest to Vieregg Township?
CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Vieregg Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Vieregg Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Health Center - Grand Island in Grand Island, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vieregg 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.