Where Barnett Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barnett Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61727, 61778, 61749, 62512. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barnett Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Barnett Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Barnett Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Barnett Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Barnett 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 Barnett Township’s likely range; Barnett Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61727, 61778, 61749, 62512, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barnett Township adults…
Barnett Township runs above IL on 4 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Barnett Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Barnett Township
No hospital or community health center in Barnett 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 Barnett 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Barnett Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Barnett Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Barnett 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.
Barnett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oran Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wapella Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clintonia Township | C+ | 38.5% | 12.2% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Tunbridge Township | — | — | — | — |
Waynesville Township, Oran Township and Tunbridge Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Wapella Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barnett Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barnett Township
Why doesn’t Barnett 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 Barnett Township.
What hospital is closest to Barnett Township?
Warner Hospital and Health Services in Clinton, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Barnett 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 Barnett 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.