Photo: Gidonb · CC BY 3.0Where Apple River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Apple River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61001, 61075. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Apple River Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Apple River Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Apple River Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Apple River Township, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Apple River Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.8% vs 77.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.9% vs 87.4%). 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 Illinois figure falls outside Apple River Township’s likely range; Apple River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61001, 61075, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Apple River Township adults…
Apple River Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Apple River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Apple River Township
No hospital or community health center in Apple River 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 Apple River 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Apple River Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Apple River 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.
10.8% of Apple River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Apple River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple River | — | — | — | — | |
| Warren Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scales Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Thompson Township | — | — | — | — |
Apple River, Scales Mound Township and Thompson Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Warren Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Apple River Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Apple River Township
Why doesn’t Apple River 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 Apple River Township.
What hospital is closest to Apple River Township?
Midwest Medical Center in Galena, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Apple River 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 Apple River 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.