Where Wahoo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wahoo Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68033, 68041, 68066, 68003. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wahoo Township
Wahoo Township is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Wahoo Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wahoo 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 ↓
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 Wahoo Township’s likely range; Wahoo Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68033, 68041, 68066, 68003, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wahoo Township adults…
Wahoo Township runs above NE on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wahoo Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wahoo Township as about how healthy they are.
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 Wahoo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Wahoo Township
No hospital or community health center in Wahoo 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 Wahoo 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wahoo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Wahoo Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Wahoo 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.
Wahoo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stocking Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marietta Township | — | — | — | — |
Green Township, Marble Township, Stocking 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 Wahoo Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wahoo Township
Why doesn’t Wahoo 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 Wahoo Township.
What hospital is closest to Wahoo Township?
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Wahoo 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 Wahoo 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.