Where Avoca Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Avoca Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61739, 61764. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avoca Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Avoca Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Avoca Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Avoca Township
The closest emergency room is Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 24.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Avoca Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 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 Avoca Township’s likely range; Avoca Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61739, 61764, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Avoca Township adults…
Avoca Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Avoca Township
No hospital or community health center in Avoca 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 Avoca 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Avoca Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Avoca Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Avoca Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Avoca 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.
Avoca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppards Point Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Owego Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Indian Grove Township | B | 34.5% | 11.6% | 13.9% | ZIP 61739 |
| Saunemin Township | — | — | — | — |
Eppards Point Township, Owego Township and Saunemin 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 Avoca Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Avoca Township
Why doesn’t Avoca 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 Avoca Township.
What hospital is closest to Avoca Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Avoca Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avoca 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.