Where Decker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Decker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62868, 62450. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Decker Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Decker Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Decker Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Decker Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Decker Township’s likely range; Decker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62868, 62450, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Decker Township adults…
Decker Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Decker Township is an older town: 41% 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 Decker Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Decker Township
No hospital or community health center in Decker 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 Decker 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Decker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Decker Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Decker 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.
13.3% of Decker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Decker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay City Township | C | 40.4% | 13.4% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Erie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Noble Township | C+ | 39.6% | 12.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | — | — | — | — |
Mount Erie Township and Madison 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 Decker Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Decker Township
Why doesn’t Decker 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 Decker Township.
What hospital is closest to Decker Township?
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Decker 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 Decker 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.