Where Columbus Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Columbus Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62320, 62347. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Columbus Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Columbus 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. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Columbus Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Columbus Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Columbus Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing 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 Columbus Township’s likely range; Columbus Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62320, 62347, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Columbus Township adults…
Columbus Township runs above IL on 5 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Columbus Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Columbus Township
No hospital or community health center in Columbus 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 Columbus 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Columbus Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Columbus Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Columbus 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.
Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gilmer Township | B+ | 36.8% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Camp Point Township | B− | 38% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | B | 37.9% | 10.9% | 14.6% | ZIP 62347 |
| Clayton Township | — | — | — | — |
Concord Township and Clayton 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 Columbus Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Columbus Township
Why doesn’t Columbus 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 Columbus Township.
What hospital is closest to Columbus Township?
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Columbus Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Columbus 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.