Schultz, Raymond, Round Barn · Photo: Ramccoy55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Eppards Point Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eppards Point Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61764, 61726, 61739. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eppards Point Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Eppards Point Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Eppards Point Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Eppards Point Township
The closest emergency room is Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 27 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Eppards Point Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), 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 Eppards Point Township’s likely range; Eppards Point Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61764, 61726, 61739, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eppards Point Township adults…
Eppards Point Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eppards Point Township
No hospital or community health center in Eppards Point 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 Eppards Point 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Eppards Point Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Eppards Point Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Eppards Point 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.
13.7% of Eppards Point Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Eppards Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pike Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yates Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pontiac Township | — | — | — | — |
Avoca Township, Pike Township and Yates Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Pontiac Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eppards Point Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eppards Point Township
Why doesn’t Eppards Point 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 Eppards Point Township.
What hospital is closest to Eppards Point Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 27.0 miles in a straight line from Eppards Point Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eppards Point 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.