Where Brushy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brushy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62935, 62946, 62917. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brushy Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Brushy Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Brushy Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Brushy Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Brushy Township’s likely range; Brushy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62935, 62946, 62917, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brushy Township adults…
Brushy Township runs above IL on 7 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.
28 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Brushy Township
No hospital or community health center in Brushy 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 Brushy 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 Brushy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Brushy Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brushy Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Brushy 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.
15.4% of Brushy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Brushy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier Mills Township | C+ | 39.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Galatia Township | C+ | 39.4% | 12.7% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Harrisburg Township | C | 39.7% | 13.5% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Raleigh Township | C+ | 38.7% | 12.7% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brushy Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brushy Township
Why doesn’t Brushy 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 Brushy Township.
What hospital is closest to Brushy Township?
Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Brushy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brushy Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Carrier Mills Community Health Center in Carrier Mills, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brushy 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.