Where Embarrass Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Embarrass Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61917, 61933, 61943, 61944. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Embarrass Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Embarrass Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.8%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Embarrass Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Embarrass Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Embarrass Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Embarrass Township’s likely range; Embarrass Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61917, 61933, 61943, 61944, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Embarrass Township adults…
Embarrass Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Embarrass Township is an older town: 33% 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 Embarrass Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Embarrass Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Embarrass Township
No hospital or community health center in Embarrass 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 Embarrass 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 Embarrass Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Embarrass Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Embarrass 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.
Embarrass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Redmon | — | — | — | — | |
| East Oakland Township | C+ | 38.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | ZIP 61943 |
| Kansas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shiloh Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sargent Township | — | — | — | — |
Buck Township, Redmon, Shiloh Township and Sargent Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Kansas Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Embarrass Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Embarrass Township
Why doesn’t Embarrass 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 Embarrass Township.
What hospital is closest to Embarrass Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Embarrass 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 Embarrass 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.