Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Blackhawk Township is healthier than 65%
Blackhawk Township differs from Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61264, 61201, 61284, 61240. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blackhawk Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Blackhawk Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Blackhawk Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Blackhawk Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Blackhawk Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Blackhawk Township is healthier than 47%. Against the 10,015 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 Blackhawk Township’s likely range; Blackhawk Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61264, 61201, 61284, 61240, 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 Blackhawk Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blackhawk Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #508 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Blackhawk Township’s median household income is $65,414; among the 10,015 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Blackhawk Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Blackhawk Township adults…
Blackhawk Township runs above IL on 5 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.
6.9 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Care in and near Blackhawk Township
No hospital or community health center in Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Blackhawk Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Blackhawk 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Blackhawk Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Blackhawk Township and the towns around it
Blackhawk Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Township | B− | 39% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Rock Island Township | C | 40.9% | 13.5% | 16.1% | ZIP 61201 |
| Milan | C+ | 39.7% | 13% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Coal Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bowling Township | B− | 38.6% | 12.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| South Moline Township | C+ | 40% | 13.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Andalusia Township | B | 37.6% | 11.9% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Edgington Township | B+ | 36.4% | 11.6% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
Coal Valley Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blackhawk Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blackhawk Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blackhawk Township is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Blackhawk Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blackhawk Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.5–22.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–16 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–19 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%31.6–47.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11–14.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.5–41 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%33.9–42.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27–34 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.3–15.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%19.7–28 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15–21.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%29.1–42.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.9–9.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.5–82.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%56.6–64.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.2–89.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.8–81.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.2–70.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%62.8–79 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18–24.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.5–37.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.1–27.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.3–16.7 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.8–13.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.2–16.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.7–35.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13.3–17.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12–15.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Blackhawk Township
Is Blackhawk Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blackhawk Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #508 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blackhawk Township?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 47.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blackhawk Township?
Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Blackhawk Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Blackhawk Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.3%), 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 Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk 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.