On CDC estimates, Winnebago Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Winnebago Township differs from Nebraska on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68071, 68067. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winnebago Township
Making ends meet is harder in Winnebago Township
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.5%), more than twice the Nebraska rate. No reliable transportation (16% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 19.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Winnebago Township
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). Checkups ↓
More Winnebago Township adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (28.4%), vs 20.5% across Nebraska. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.4%, vs 14.1% across Nebraska. Mind & connection ↓
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 Winnebago Township’s likely range; Winnebago Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68071, 68067, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Winnebago Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winnebago Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 36% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Winnebago Township’s median household income is $65,625; among the 10,038 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Winnebago Township compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 27.9% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.1% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Winnebago Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winnebago Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Winnebago Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Winnebago Township runs above Nebraska.
4 in 10 Winnebago 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.
Out of every 100 Winnebago Township adults…
Winnebago Township runs below NE on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Winnebago Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Winnebago Township
1 hospital in Winnebago Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Winnebago 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.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Winnebago Township and the towns around it
Winnebago Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Township | D | 46.7% | 13.7% | 22.4% | ZIP codes |
| Omaha Township | D | 46.2% | 14.7% | 21.9% | ZIP 68067 |
| Blackbird Township | D | 47.1% | 14% | 23.7% | ZIP codes |
| Merry Township | — | — | — | — |
Merry 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 Winnebago Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Winnebago Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Winnebago Township is better than Nebraska on 3 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Winnebago Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Winnebago Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.8%20.8–27 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.9 | 11.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.2–21.7 | 14.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.7%40.3–53.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12–15.5 | 10.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.2–37.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.9%24.7–31.3 | 33% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.1%18.7–23.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–14 | 9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–6.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%17.2–24.2 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.4%19.3–25.6 | 13.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25.9–35 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17–23.8 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%32.5–44.6 | 31.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9–13.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.3–77.5 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.7%45.9–53.5 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.1%74.1–79.7 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70.4–75.7 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52%46.7–57.1 | 62.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.5%57.9–74.3 | 75% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.6–21.4 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.3%31–41.8 | 29.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.4%24.1–32.9 | 20.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.5%24.2–33.2 | 12.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%16.8–23.2 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.5%12.5–16.8 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16%13.7–18.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.4%16.2–23.2 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.6%33.2–42.2 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.4–17.4 | 12% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.4–19.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7–8.7 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.5–12.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Winnebago Township
Is Winnebago Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winnebago Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Winnebago Township?
CDC estimates 46.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.3% and 53.4%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Winnebago Township?
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital in Winnebago, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Winnebago Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Winnebago Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–13.5%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Winnebago Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winnebago 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.