Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Capital Township is healthier than 68%
Capital Township differs from Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62703, 62702, 62704, 62711. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Capital Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Capital Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.6%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Capital Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Capital Township
Grades next door run from Chatham (A) to Southern View (C−). Capital Township is a B−. Around town ↓
Capital Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Capital Township is healthier than 50%. Against the 10,080 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 68%. 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 Capital Township’s likely range; Capital Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62703, 62702, 62704, 62711, 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 Capital Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Capital Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #486 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 66% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Capital Township’s median household income is $65,902; among the 10,080 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
At 111,143 residents, Capital Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Capital Township adults…
Capital Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Capital Township and the towns around it
Capital Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Township | B− | 40.2% | 12.6% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield | C+ | 41.1% | 12.9% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Springfield Township | C+ | 40.9% | 12.8% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Ball Township | B+ | 37.6% | 10.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Curran Township | A− | 36.1% | 9.9% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Gardner Township | A− | 37% | 11% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Woodside Township | B+ | 38.5% | 12% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Rochester Township | A | 35.8% | 9.7% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Capital Township
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Capital Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Capital 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.
46 miles of trails across 54 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Capital Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Capital Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Capital 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.
16.6% of Capital Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Capital Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Capital Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Capital Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Capital Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Capital Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%17.2–22.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%32.9–48.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.6–41.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.3–40.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.4–32.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11–16.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.5–27.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.1–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.4–42.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.4–83 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%58.8–66.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.7–88.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%59.9–70.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%63.6–79.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18–24.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.2–38.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.7–27.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.9%13.9–18.1 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%26.2–34.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.6 | 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 Capital Township
Is Capital Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Capital Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #486 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 Capital Township?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 48.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Capital Township?
St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Capital Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Capital Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.8%), 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 Capital 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 Capital 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.