Where Duncan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duncan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61231, 61260, 61279. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duncan Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Duncan Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Duncan Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Duncan Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), 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 Duncan Township’s likely range; Duncan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61231, 61260, 61279, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Duncan Township adults…
Duncan Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Duncan Township
No hospital or community health center in Duncan 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 Duncan 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 Duncan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Duncan Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Duncan 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.
14% of Duncan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Duncan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millersburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eliza Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Buffalo Prairie Township | — | — | — | — |
Perryton Township, Millersburg Township, Eliza Township and Buffalo Prairie 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 Duncan Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Duncan Township
Why doesn’t Duncan 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 Duncan Township.
What hospital is closest to Duncan Township?
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo in Aledo, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Duncan 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 Duncan 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.