Where Afton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Afton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60115, 60556. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Afton Township
Mental distress runs high in Afton Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.7%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 23.8%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Afton Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. No reliable transportation (11.5% vs 8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 19.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% 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 Illinois figure falls outside Afton Township’s likely range; Afton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60115, 60556, which may reach past town lines.
How Afton Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Afton Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Afton 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.
19.8% of Afton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Afton Township adults…
Afton Township runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Afton Township
No hospital or community health center in Afton 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 Afton 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 Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Afton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Afton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township | B+ | 35% | 10.7% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Milan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| DeKalb Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pierce Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shabbona Township | B+ | 34.6% | 11.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Milan Township and Pierce Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. DeKalb Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Afton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Afton Township
Why doesn’t Afton 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 Afton Township.
What hospital is closest to Afton Township?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Afton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Afton Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 2550 N Annie Glidden Rd in Dekalb, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Afton Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.