Where Fayette Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fayette Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61775, 61731, 61741. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fayette Township
Depression is more common in Fayette Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Fayette Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Fayette Township’s likely range; Fayette Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61775, 61731, 61741, which may reach past town lines.
How Fayette Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fayette Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Fayette 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Fayette Township adults…
Fayette Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fayette Township
No hospital or community health center in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.9% of Fayette Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Fayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belle Prairie Township | — | — | — | — |
Sullivant Township and Belle Prairie 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 Fayette Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fayette Township
Why doesn’t Fayette 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 Fayette Township.
What hospital is closest to Fayette Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Fayette 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 Fayette 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.