Photo: MattHucke · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Equality Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Equality Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62934, 62954. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Equality Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Equality Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Equality Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Equality Township
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Equality Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), 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 Equality Township’s likely range; Equality Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62934, 62954, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Equality Township adults…
Equality Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Equality Township is an older town: 26% 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 Equality Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Equality Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Equality Township
No hospital or community health center in Equality 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 Equality 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 Equality Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Equality 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.
16.2% of Equality Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Equality 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gold Hill Township | C− | 41.4% | 14.7% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Cottage Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eagle Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Eldorado Township | C− | 40.4% | 13.9% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mountain Township | — | — | — | — |
North Fork Township, Cottage Township, Eagle Creek Township and Mountain 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 Equality Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Equality Township
Why doesn’t Equality 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 Equality Township.
What hospital is closest to Equality Township?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Equality Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Equality Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawneetown Community Health Center in Shawneetown, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Equality 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.