On CDC estimates, Brown Township is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Brown Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61845, 61843. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brown Township
Cancer runs high in Brown Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Brown Township is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Brown Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 12 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 Brown Township’s likely range; Brown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61845, 61843, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Brown Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brown Township is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 79%.
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). Brown Township’s median household income is $91,429; among the 9,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$114K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Brown Township adults…
Brown Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Brown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Brown Township
No hospital or community health center in Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Brown Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Brown 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.
Brown Township and the towns around it
Brown Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Township | A | 31.3% | 10% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| East Bend Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bellflower Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Drummer Township | C | 37.8% | 13.9% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Fisher | A | 30.4% | 8.5% | 10.6% | CDC place |
East Bend Township and Bellflower 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 Brown Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brown Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brown Township is better than Illinois on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Brown Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brown Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.2–16.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%25.1–38.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.5–11.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.1–37.1 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.7–42.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%23.9–30.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5–7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.2–9.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9–13.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.4%14.2–21.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.1%17.1–23.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%25.7–37.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.3–6.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.9–80.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%67.3–73.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.1–80.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%63.9–73.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%68.7–83.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.6–25.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%25.5–35.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.4–25.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%6.5–10 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6–8.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.9–5.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%5.5–8.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%20.9–28.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.1–12.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Brown Township
Is Brown Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brown Township is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brown Township?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 38.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brown Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Brown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brown Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6.7%), 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 Brown Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brown 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.