Where Flint Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flint Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62340. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flint Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Flint Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Flint Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Flint Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Flint Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Flint Township’s likely range; Flint Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62340, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Flint Township adults…
Flint Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Flint Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Flint Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Flint 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.
Care in and near Flint Township
No hospital or community health center in Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint 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.
19.7% of Flint Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Flint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griggsville Township | D | 42.1% | 14.2% | 18.8% | ZIP 62340 |
| Chambersburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Detroit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley City | — | — | — | — |
Chambersburg Township, Detroit Township and Valley City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Newburg Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Flint Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flint Township
Why doesn’t Flint 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 Flint Township.
What hospital is closest to Flint Township?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Flint Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flint 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.