Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Colchester Township is healthier than 66%
Colchester Township differs from Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62326. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colchester Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Colchester Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Colchester Township runs above Illinois on six 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Colchester Township, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Colchester Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Colchester Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Colchester Township is healthier than 47%. Against the 9,728 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Colchester Township’s likely range; Colchester Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62326, 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 Colchester Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colchester Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Colchester Township’s median household income is $63,983; among the 9,728 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Colchester Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.5% (U.S. 11%); worried about keeping housing, 9.8% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Colchester Township adults…
Colchester Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Colchester 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 Colchester Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colchester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
6.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Colchester Township
No hospital or community health center in Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Colchester 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.
12.7% of Colchester Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Colchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Township | B− | 37.2% | 13.1% | 15.3% | ZIP 62326 |
| Chalmers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Emmet Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tennessee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hire Township | — | — | — | — |
Chalmers Township, Tennessee Township and Hire 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 Colchester Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Colchester Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Colchester Township is better than Illinois on 5 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Colchester Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Colchester Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.2–23.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%28.7–46.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.2–15.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%34.8–44.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%35.7–45.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.4%27.8–35.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%9.9–14.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.7–18.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%19.7–29 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14–20.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%28.1–42 | 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 | 79.3%75.6–82.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57.4–64.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.1–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76–82 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.4–67.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.4%59.4–76.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%18.9–26.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%26.8–37.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.3–27.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%10.1–15.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8–11.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.7–8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.1–15.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%27.6–37 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.4–18.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.6–15.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.7 | 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 Colchester Township
Is Colchester Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colchester Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Colchester Township?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 46.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Colchester Township?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Colchester Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester 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.