Where West Union Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Union Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68874. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Union Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in West Union Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, West Union Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in West Union Township, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from West Union Township
The closest emergency room is Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer West 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 ↓
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 West Union Township’s likely range; West Union Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68874, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Union Township adults…
West Union Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Union Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near West Union Township
No hospital or community health center in West 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 West 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of West Union 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How West Union Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 West 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.
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sargent Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Milburn Township | — | — | — | — |
Lillian Township, Sargent Township and Milburn 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 West Union Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Union Township
Why doesn’t West 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 West Union Township.
What hospital is closest to West Union Township?
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 20.6 miles in a straight line from West Union Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West 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.