Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Decatur Township is healthier than 52%
Decatur Township trails Illinois on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62526, 62521, 62522. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Decatur Township
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Decatur Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 43.8%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Decatur Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Decatur Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.8% vs 8%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Decatur Township
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Decatur Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Decatur Township is healthier than 20%. Against the 5,341 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 52%. Health Grade ↓
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 Decatur Township’s likely range; Decatur Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62526, 62521, 62522, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Decatur Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Decatur Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #701 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 35% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Decatur Township’s median household income is $48,870; among the 5,341 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Decatur Township adults…
Decatur Township runs above IL on 10 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.
22.3% of Decatur Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Decatur Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Decatur Township
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Decatur Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Decatur 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.
18 miles of trails across 35 parks and preserves
How Decatur Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Decatur Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Decatur Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Decatur Township and the towns around it
Decatur Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township | C− | 43.8% | 14.2% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Long Creek Township | B− | 40.7% | 12.7% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hickory Point Township | C− | 43.1% | 14.3% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| South Wheatland Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Oakley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Decatur | C− | 44.4% | 14.5% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Whitmore Township | B− | 40.5% | 12.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Harristown Township | C | 43% | 13.2% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
Oakley 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 Decatur Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Decatur Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Decatur Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Decatur Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Decatur Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.6–26.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.8%35.7–52.2 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%35.7–44.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%33.8–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.2–33.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.5–20 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%23.5–32.5 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%12.9–19 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%32.3–46.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.9–10.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.4–82.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%53.6–61.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%84–87.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.9–80.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.5–68.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%62.3–79 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.6–25.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.1–40.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.3–31.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.9%18.4–23.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%14–18.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%19.9–25 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%30–38.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.2–19.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.9–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Decatur Township
Is Decatur Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Decatur Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #701 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Decatur Township?
CDC estimates 43.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 52.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Decatur Township?
Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Decatur Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Decatur Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.6%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Decatur Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Decatur 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.