Where Cottage Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cottage Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62946, 62934, 62930. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cottage Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cottage Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Cottage Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Cottage Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cottage Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Cottage Township’s likely range; Cottage Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62946, 62934, 62930, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cottage Township adults…
Cottage Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cottage 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.
3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Cottage Township
No hospital or community health center in Cottage 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 Cottage 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 Cottage Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cottage Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Cottage 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.
16.6% of Cottage Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Cottage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Eldorado Township | C− | 40.4% | 13.9% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Harrisburg Township | C | 39.7% | 13.5% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Equality Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Fork Township | — | — | — | — |
Mountain Township, Equality Township and North Fork 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 Cottage Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cottage Township
Why doesn’t Cottage 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 Cottage Township.
What hospital is closest to Cottage Township?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Cottage Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cottage Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eldorado Rural Health Clinic in Eldorado, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cottage 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.