On CDC estimates, Auburn Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Auburn Township differs from Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62615, 62690, 62530, 62689. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auburn Township
Fewer Auburn 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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Auburn Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Auburn Township is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Auburn Township’s likely range; Auburn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62615, 62690, 62530, 62689, 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 Auburn Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #384 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 78% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Auburn Township’s median household income is $81,179; among the 10,702 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Most Illinois towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Auburn Township is healthier than 50% of graded towns, against 65% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Auburn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Auburn Township adults…
Auburn Township runs above IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Auburn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Auburn Township
No hospital or community health center in Auburn 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 Auburn 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.
4.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Auburn Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Auburn 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.
Auburn Township and the towns around it
Auburn Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Township | B+ | 38.3% | 10.4% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Virden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chatham Township | A− | 36.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Divernon Township | B− | 39.6% | 11.8% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Talkington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Virden | B− | 36.5% | 11.9% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Virden Township: the same community as Virden, graded once. Talkington 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 Auburn Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Auburn Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Auburn Township is better than Illinois on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Auburn Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Auburn Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.4–20 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–14.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%30.9–46.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.1–38.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.3–39.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24–30.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.5–13.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.4–16.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.1–25.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%16.2–23 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%27.6–41 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.3–8.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.1–81.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%63–70.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.3–89.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.2–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59.1–69.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.1–79.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.1–26.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28–38.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.1–28.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%9–14.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8–11.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.1–7.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.3–7.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.2–13.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24.1–32.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.6–14.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.1–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 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 Auburn Township
Is Auburn Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #384 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Auburn Township?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 46.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Auburn Township?
St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Auburn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Auburn Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.6%), 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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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.