On CDC estimates, Clay City Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Clay City Township differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62824, 62868. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay City Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Clay City Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Clay City Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clay City Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Clay City Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Clay City Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Clay City Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Clay City Township’s likely range; Clay City Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62824, 62868, 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 Clay City Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay City Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 45% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Clay City Township’s median household income is $63,125; among the 9,608 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Clay City Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.1% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Clay City Township adults…
Clay City Township runs above IL on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay City Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Clay City Township
No hospital or community health center in Clay City 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 Clay City 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).
How Clay City Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Clay City 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.
14.7% of Clay City Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Clay City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay City Township | C | 40.4% | 13.4% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Decker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Noble Township | C+ | 39.6% | 12.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Stanford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pixley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Zif Township | — | — | — | — |
Decker Township, Stanford Township, Pixley Township and Zif 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 Clay City Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clay City Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clay City Township is better than Illinois on 3 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Clay City Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clay City Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.4–24.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–20 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%31.4–49.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%34.9–44.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%34.9–44.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%27.9–35.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11–16.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.1–19.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%21.4–31.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.3–20.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%27.9–42.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%74.9–82.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57–65.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.5–88.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%75.9–81.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%58.2–69.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%66.7–76.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.7–27.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.4–38.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.7–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.2–17.2 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.2–12.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12.3–17.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.1–38.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.2–19.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.9–16.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 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 Clay City Township
Is Clay City Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay City Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clay City Township?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 49.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clay City Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Clay City Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clay City Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.7%), 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 Clay City 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 Clay City 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.