Where Broughton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Broughton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60934, 60919, 60946, 60917. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Broughton Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Broughton Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Broughton Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Broughton Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.3%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.7%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Broughton Township
The closest emergency room is Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 24.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Broughton Township’s likely range; Broughton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60934, 60919, 60946, 60917, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Broughton Township adults…
Broughton Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Broughton Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Broughton Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Broughton 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 Broughton Township
No hospital or community health center in Broughton 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 Broughton 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Broughton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Broughton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Broughton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sullivan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Round Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rogers Township | — | — | — | — |
Union Township, Sullivan Township, Round Grove Township and Rogers 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 Broughton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Broughton Township
Why doesn’t Broughton 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 Broughton Township.
What hospital is closest to Broughton Township?
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 24.1 miles in a straight line from Broughton 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 Broughton 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.