Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Asbury Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Asbury Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62871. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Asbury Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Asbury Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Asbury Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Asbury Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Asbury Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% 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 Illinois figure falls outside Asbury Township’s likely range; Asbury Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62871, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Asbury Township adults…
Asbury Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Asbury Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Asbury Township
No hospital or community health center in Asbury 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 Asbury 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 Asbury Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Asbury 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.
15.1% of Asbury Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Asbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heralds Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Haven Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ridgway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Omaha Township | — | — | — | — |
Heralds Prairie Township, New Haven Township, Ridgway Township and Omaha 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 Asbury Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Asbury Township
Why doesn’t Asbury 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 Asbury Township.
What hospital is closest to Asbury Township?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Asbury Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Asbury 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.