Pine Grove Community Club · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Edgar Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edgar Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61924, 61944, 61940. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgar Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Edgar Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Edgar Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Edgar Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Edgar Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Edgar Township’s likely range; Edgar Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61924, 61944, 61940, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Edgar Township adults…
Edgar Township runs above IL on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgar Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Edgar Township
No hospital or community health center in Edgar 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 Edgar 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 Edgar Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Edgar 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.
15.5% of Edgar Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Edgar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paris Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hunter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brouilletts Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie Township | — | — | — | — |
Shiloh Township, Hunter Township, Brouilletts Creek Township and Prairie Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Paris Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edgar Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Edgar Township
Why doesn’t Edgar 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 Edgar Township.
What hospital is closest to Edgar Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Edgar Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgar 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.