Where Willowdale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willowdale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68763. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willowdale Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Willowdale Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Willowdale Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Willowdale Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (30.9%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Willowdale Township’s likely range; Willowdale Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68763, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Willowdale Township adults…
Willowdale Township runs above NE on 7 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.
3.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Willowdale Township
No hospital or community health center in Willowdale 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 Willowdale 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Willowdale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Willowdale Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Willowdale 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.
10.3% of Willowdale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Willowdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Iowa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shields Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Steel Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walnut Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Antelope Township | — | — | — | — |
Scott Township, Iowa Township, Shields Township, Steel Creek Township, Walnut Grove Township and Antelope 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 Willowdale Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Willowdale Township
Why doesn’t Willowdale 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 Willowdale Township.
What hospital is closest to Willowdale Township?
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O' Neill, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Willowdale 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 Willowdale 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.