Where Elm River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elm River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62842, 62823, 62446. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elm River Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Elm River Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Elm River Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Elm River Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Elm River Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Elm River Township’s likely range; Elm River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62842, 62823, 62446, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elm River Township adults…
Elm River Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Elm River Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elm River Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Elm River 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Elm River Township
No hospital or community health center in Elm River 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 Elm River 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 Elm River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Elm River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Elm River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zif Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Erie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jasper Township | C− | 40.6% | 14.3% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bedford Township | — | — | — | — |
Zif Township and Mount Erie Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Bedford Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elm River Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elm River Township
Why doesn’t Elm River 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 Elm River Township.
What hospital is closest to Elm River Township?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Elm River 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 Elm River 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.