Where Carroll Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carroll Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61850, 61876, 61817, 61846. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carroll Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Carroll Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Carroll Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Carroll Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Carroll Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 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 Carroll Township’s likely range; Carroll Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61850, 61876, 61817, 61846, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Carroll Township adults…
Carroll Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Carroll Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Carroll Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Carroll Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Carroll Township
No hospital or community health center in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Carroll Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Carroll 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.
Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Georgetown Township | C | 42.4% | 13.1% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Elwood Township | C | 42.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sidell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ross Township | C | 38.6% | 14.5% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Catlin Township | C+ | 40.6% | 12.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
Jamaica Township and Sidell 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 Carroll Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carroll Township
Why doesn’t Carroll 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 Carroll Township.
What hospital is closest to Carroll Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Carroll Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carroll 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.