Where Eminence Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eminence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61723, 61721, 62656, 62635. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eminence Township
Cancer and COPD run high in Eminence Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Eminence Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Eminence Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Eminence Township is insured
Only 6.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Eminence Township’s likely range; Eminence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61723, 61721, 62656, 62635, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eminence Township adults…
Eminence Township runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Eminence Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eminence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Eminence Township
No hospital or community health center in Eminence 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 Eminence 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).
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.
How Eminence Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Eminence 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.
Eminence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Lincoln Township | C+ | 38.8% | 11.9% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Hope Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Orvil Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hittle Township | — | — | — | — |
Atlanta Township and Orvil Township: not graded. Mount Hope Township and Hittle 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 Eminence Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eminence Township
Why doesn’t Eminence 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 Eminence Township.
What hospital is closest to Eminence Township?
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Eminence Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eminence Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln in Lincoln, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eminence 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.