La Grange Lock and Dam Historic District · Photo: Brian Grogan · Public domainWhere Cooperstown Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cooperstown Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62353, 62378. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cooperstown Township
Dental care lags in Cooperstown Township
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Cooperstown Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cooperstown Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Cooperstown Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.6%), vs 34% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Cooperstown Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Cooperstown Township’s likely range; Cooperstown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62353, 62378, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cooperstown 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.
2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Cooperstown Township adults…
Cooperstown Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cooperstown Township
No hospital or community health center in Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cooperstown Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Cooperstown 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.
18.3% of Cooperstown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Cooperstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodstock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hagener Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Versailles Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beardstown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ripley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Sterling Township | C | 42.4% | 12.3% | 18.7% | ZIP 62353 |
Bainbridge Township, Woodstock Township, Hagener Township, Versailles Township and Ripley Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Beardstown Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cooperstown Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cooperstown Township
Why doesn’t Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown Township.
What hospital is closest to Cooperstown Township?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown 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.