Where Camden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Camden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62319, 62344. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camden Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Camden Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.6%), more than twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Illinois rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Camden Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Camden Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Camden Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), 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 Camden Township’s likely range; Camden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62319, 62344, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Camden Township adults…
Camden Township runs above IL on 9 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.
Care in and near Camden Township
No hospital or community health center in Camden 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 Camden 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 Camden Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Camden Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Camden 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.
22.5% of Camden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Camden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Buena Vista Township | C− | 40.2% | 14.7% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Brooklyn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Missouri Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pea Ridge Township | — | — | — | — |
Huntsville Township, Brooklyn Township, Missouri Township and Pea Ridge 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 Camden Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Camden Township
Why doesn’t Camden 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 Camden Township.
What hospital is closest to Camden Township?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Camden 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 Camden 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.