Where Carman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61425. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carman Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Carman Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.1%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Carman Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Carman Township, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Carman Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.6% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Carman Township’s likely range; Carman Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61425, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Carman Township adults…
Carman Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Carman Township
No hospital or community health center in Carman 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 Carman 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.
How Carman Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Carman 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.
10.8% of Carman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Carman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stronghurst Township | B− | 38.2% | 13.2% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Gladstone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gulfport | — | — | — | — | |
| Lomax Township | — | — | — | — |
Gladstone Township, Gulfport and Lomax 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 Carman Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carman Township
Why doesn’t Carman 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 Carman Township.
What hospital is closest to Carman Township?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Carman Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carman Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC/Seia West Burlington Clinic in West Burlington, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carman 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.