Where Birmingham Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Birmingham Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62311, 62367, 62344. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Birmingham Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Birmingham Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Birmingham Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Birmingham Township
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Birmingham Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Birmingham Township’s likely range; Birmingham Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62311, 62367, 62344, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Birmingham Township adults…
Birmingham Township runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Birmingham Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Birmingham Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Birmingham Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Birmingham 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.
Care in and near Birmingham Township
No hospital or community health center in Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.3% of Birmingham Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Birmingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Augusta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamoine Township | — | — | — | — |
Brooklyn Township, Huntsville Township, Augusta Township and Lamoine 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 Birmingham Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Birmingham Township
Why doesn’t Birmingham 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 Birmingham Township.
What hospital is closest to Birmingham Township?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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.