Where Esmen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Esmen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60460, 61764, 61319. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Esmen Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Esmen Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Esmen Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Esmen Township
The closest emergency room is Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 29.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Esmen Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Esmen Township’s likely range; Esmen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60460, 61764, 61319, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Esmen Township adults…
Esmen Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Esmen Township
No hospital or community health center in Esmen 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 Esmen 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Esmen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Esmen Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Esmen 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 Esmen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Esmen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sunbury Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Odell Township | C+ | 36.6% | 12.7% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pontiac Township | — | — | — | — |
Amity Township and Sunbury 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 Esmen Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Esmen Township
Why doesn’t Esmen 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 Esmen Township.
What hospital is closest to Esmen Township?
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 29.7 miles in a straight line from Esmen 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 Esmen 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.