Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Atkinson Township is healthier than 90%
Atkinson Township differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61235, 61254. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atkinson Township
Atkinson Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Atkinson Township is healthier than 63%. Against the 8,174 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 90%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Atkinson Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Atkinson Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Atkinson Township, and more people treating it
37.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Atkinson Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Atkinson Township’s likely range; Atkinson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61235, 61254, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Atkinson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atkinson Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Atkinson Township’s median household income is $57,500; among the 8,174 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 90%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Atkinson Township adults…
Atkinson Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Atkinson Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Atkinson Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Atkinson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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 Atkinson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Atkinson Township
No hospital or community health center in Atkinson 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 Atkinson 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Atkinson Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Atkinson 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.
Atkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Township | B | 36.3% | 12.1% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Geneseo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alba Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cornwall Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Loraine Township | — | — | — | — |
Geneseo Township: not graded. Alba Township, Cornwall Township and Loraine 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 Atkinson Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Atkinson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Atkinson Township is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Atkinson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Atkinson Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.5–21 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%28–45.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.4–14 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%33.2–42.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%34.5–44.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%27.4–35 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.6–14.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%18.9–28 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.5–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%27.3–41.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.6–8.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%75.9–82.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%62.2–69.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.3–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.7–82.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%62.3–72.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%65.2–81.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.1–25.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%25.9–37.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19–26.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%8.8–13.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.3–10.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–6.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.4–12.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26–35.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.6–17 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Atkinson Township
Is Atkinson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atkinson Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Atkinson Township?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 45.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Atkinson Township?
Hammond Henry Hospital in Geneseo, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Atkinson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Atkinson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.5%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
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 Atkinson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atkinson 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. 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.