Where Chalmers Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chalmers Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61455, 62326. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chalmers Township
Mental distress runs high in Chalmers Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.6%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 24.6%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Chalmers Township
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chalmers Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. No reliable transportation (11.4% vs 8%) and utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% 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 Chalmers Township’s likely range; Chalmers Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61455, 62326, which may reach past town lines.
How Chalmers Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chalmers Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Chalmers 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Chalmers Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Chalmers Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Chalmers Township adults…
Chalmers Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Chalmers Township is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chalmers Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Chalmers Township
No hospital or community health center in Chalmers 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 Chalmers 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Chalmers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb City Township | C+ | 38.2% | 10.9% | 14.7% | ZIP 61455 |
| Macomb | C+ | 38.6% | 10.7% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Colchester Township | B− | 37.2% | 13.1% | 15.3% | ZIP 62326 |
| Bethel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scotland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Emmet Township | — | — | — | — |
Bethel Township and Scotland Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Emmet Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chalmers Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chalmers Township
Why doesn’t Chalmers 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 Chalmers Township.
What hospital is closest to Chalmers Township?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Chalmers 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 Chalmers 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.