On CDC estimates, Catlin Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Catlin Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61817, 61841, 61883, 61834. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Catlin Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Catlin Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Catlin Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Catlin Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Catlin Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Oakwood Township (C). Around town ↓
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 Catlin Township’s likely range; Catlin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61817, 61841, 61883, 61834, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Catlin Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Catlin Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #532 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Catlin Township’s median household income is $77,194; among the 10,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Catlin Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.5% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Catlin Township adults…
Catlin Township runs above IL on 6 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.
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Catlin Township and the towns around it
Catlin Township has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catlin Township | C+ | 40.6% | 12.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Oakwood Township | C | 41.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Danville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vance Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Georgetown Township | C | 42.4% | 13.1% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Jamaica Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blount Township | C− | 44.3% | 14% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Carroll Township | — | — | — | — |
Danville Township: not graded. Vance Township, Jamaica Township and Carroll Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Catlin Township
No hospital or community health center in Catlin 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 Catlin 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 Catlin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Catlin Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Catlin Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.9% of Catlin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Catlin Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Catlin Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Catlin Township is better than Illinois on 3 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Catlin Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Catlin Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.7–22.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.9–19.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%32.3–49.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.5–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35–44.2 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35–44.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.5–34.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–11 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.2–15.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.5–17.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.2–29.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.8–21.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%27–40.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.9–9.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%75.9–83 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%60.9–68.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.6–89.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74–80.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59–69.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%62.9–79.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.6–27.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%26.8–37.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20.1–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.7–15.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.6–12.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.7–8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6–8.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%10.5–15.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.2%26.8–36.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%12.7–17.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.8–15.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Catlin Township
Is Catlin Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Catlin Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #532 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Catlin Township?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 49.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Catlin Township?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Catlin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Catlin Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9.3%), 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 Catlin Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Catlin 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.