Where Crescent Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crescent Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60970, 60928, 60955, 60953. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crescent Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crescent Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Crescent Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Crescent Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Crescent Township
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Crescent Township’s likely range; Crescent Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60970, 60928, 60955, 60953, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crescent Township adults…
Crescent Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Crescent 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 Crescent Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crescent Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Crescent Township
No hospital or community health center in Crescent 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 Crescent 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 Crescent Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Crescent Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Crescent 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.
19.2% of Crescent Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Crescent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Township | D | 43.1% | 16.1% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Onarga Township | C | 40.6% | 13.7% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Iroquois Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Middleport Township | D | 43.6% | 16.6% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
Iroquois 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 Crescent Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crescent Township
Why doesn’t Crescent 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 Crescent Township.
What hospital is closest to Crescent Township?
Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Crescent 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 Crescent 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.