Where Crittenden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crittenden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61880, 61863, 61864, 61956. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crittenden Township
Fewer Crittenden Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Crittenden Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Crittenden Township is insured
Only 5.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Crittenden Township’s likely range; Crittenden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61880, 61863, 61864, 61956, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Crittenden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Crittenden Township adults…
Crittenden Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Crittenden Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Crittenden Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crittenden Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Crittenden Township
No hospital or community health center in Crittenden 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 Crittenden 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Crittenden Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Crittenden 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.
Crittenden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pesotum Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Raymond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Philo Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.1% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Camargo Township | B | 37.7% | 11.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
Pesotum Township and Raymond 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 Crittenden Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Crittenden Township
Why doesn’t Crittenden 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 Crittenden Township.
What hospital is closest to Crittenden Township?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Crittenden Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crittenden 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.