Photo: User:Visviva · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cooper Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cooper Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62563, 62545, 62520. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cooper Township
Cooper Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Cooper Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cooper Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 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 Cooper Township’s likely range; Cooper Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62563, 62545, 62520, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cooper Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Cooper Township adults…
Cooper Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Cooper Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Cooper Township
No hospital or community health center in Cooper 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 Cooper 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.
How Cooper Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cooper Township does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Cooper 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.
Cooper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lanesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Buckhart Township | B− | 37.6% | 12.1% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Rochester Township | A | 35.8% | 9.7% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
| Mechanicsburg Township | B+ | 38.3% | 11.1% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
Mount Auburn Township and Lanesville 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 Cooper Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cooper Township
Why doesn’t Cooper 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 Cooper Township.
What hospital is closest to Cooper Township?
St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Cooper Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cooper Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CCHC Helping Hands HCH Site in Springfield, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cooper 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.