On CDC estimates, Christy Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Christy Township differs from Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62466, 62421. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Christy Township
Dental care lags in Christy Township
53.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
More Christy Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (33%), vs 25.4% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Christy Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (18% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 18.5% 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 Christy Township’s likely range; Christy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62466, 62421, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Christy Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Christy Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Christy Township’s median household income is $75,417; among the 10,839 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Christy Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Christy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Christy Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Christy Township runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Christy 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.
18.5% of Christy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Christy Township adults…
Christy Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Christy Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Christy Township
No hospital or community health center in Christy 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 Christy 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.
Christy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Township | C+ | 42.2% | 11.5% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Petty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lukin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bridgeport Township | C− | 41.8% | 13.2% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
Petty Township and Lukin 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 Christy Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Christy Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Christy Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Christy Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Christy Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19–25.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%33.5–51.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%31.7–40.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%29.1–37.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.2–24.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–11 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%14.9–21.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%14.8–20.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.4–30.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%16.9–24.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43%35.3–50.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%10.5–16.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%69.7–78.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.8%49.7–57.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79.2–84.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69%65.6–72.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.8%51.5–61.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%60.5–77 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%15.7–22 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37%31.5–42.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33%28.5–37.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%17.1–25 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18%14.9–21.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.3–12.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.5%15.1–22.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27–36.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 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 Christy Township
Is Christy Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Christy Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Christy Township?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 51.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Christy Township?
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Christy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Christy Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–16.6%), 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 Christy Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Christy 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.