Where Elkhorn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elkhorn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62353, 62378, 62323. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkhorn Township
Dental care lags in Elkhorn Township
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Elkhorn Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Elkhorn Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 41.1%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Elkhorn Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Elkhorn Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), 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 Elkhorn Township’s likely range; Elkhorn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62353, 62378, 62323, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkhorn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Elkhorn Township adults…
Elkhorn Township runs above IL on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Elkhorn Township
No hospital or community health center in Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elkhorn Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Elkhorn 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.
16.8% of Elkhorn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Elkhorn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Sterling Township | C | 42.4% | 12.3% | 18.7% | ZIP 62353 |
| Versailles Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — |
Buckhorn Township, Versailles Township and Perry 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 Elkhorn Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elkhorn Township
Why doesn’t Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Township.
What hospital is closest to Elkhorn Township?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn 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.