Where Clayton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clayton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62324, 62320, 62339. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayton Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Clayton Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Clayton Township runs above Illinois on four 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 ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Clayton Township
The closest emergency room is Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Clayton Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Clayton 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 Clayton Township’s likely range; Clayton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62324, 62320, 62339, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clayton Township adults…
Clayton Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clayton 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 Clayton Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Clayton Township
No hospital or community health center in Clayton 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 Clayton 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 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Clayton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clayton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Clayton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Clayton 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.
Clayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Concord Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Camp Point Township | B− | 38% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Northeast Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Columbus Township | — | — | — | — |
Pea Ridge Township, Concord Township, Huntsville Township and Columbus Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Northeast Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clayton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clayton Township
Why doesn’t Clayton 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 Clayton Township.
What hospital is closest to Clayton Township?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Clayton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayton 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.