Where Western Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Western Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68783. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Western Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Western Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Western Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Western Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
In Western Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nebraska 9.9%), yet 19.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. 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 Western Township’s likely range; Western Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68783, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Western Township adults…
Western Township runs above NE on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Western Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Western Township
No hospital or community health center in Western 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 Western 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 Western Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Western 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Western Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bohemia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Steel Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Raymond Township, Washington Township, Bohemia Township and Steel Creek 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 Western Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Western Township
Why doesn’t Western 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 Western Township.
What hospital is closest to Western Township?
Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Western 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 Western 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.