Where Wakefield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wakefield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68784, 68733. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wakefield Township
More Wakefield 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 Wakefield Township has no health insurance
15.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wakefield Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.2%), vs 12.3% across Nebraska. Housing insecurity (12.2% vs 9.5%) is higher too. 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 Wakefield Township’s likely range; Wakefield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68784, 68733, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wakefield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Wakefield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Wakefield Township adults…
Wakefield Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wakefield Township
No hospital or community health center in Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wakefield Township does better than Nebraska.
1 in 3 Wakefield 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.
Wakefield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbank Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Emerson Township | — | — | — | — |
Springbank Township, Logan Township and Emerson 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 Wakefield Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wakefield Township
Why doesn’t Wakefield 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 Wakefield Township.
What hospital is closest to Wakefield Township?
Providence Medical Center in Wayne, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Wakefield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wakefield Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midtown Health Center - Wayne State College in Wayne, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wakefield 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.