Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Flora Township is healthier than 85%
Flora Township trails Illinois on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61008, 61016, 60146. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flora Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Flora Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Flora Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Flora Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Flora Township is healthier than 51%. Against the 7,009 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
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 Flora Township’s likely range; Flora Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61008, 61016, 60146, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Flora Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Flora Township is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, #482 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 41%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Flora Township’s median household income is $53,654; among the 7,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Flora Township adults…
Flora Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Flora Township
No hospital or community health center in Flora 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 Flora 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.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Flora Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Flora Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Flora Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Flora Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Flora Township and the towns around it
Flora Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Township | B− | 37.4% | 12.4% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belvidere Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cherry Valley Township | C+ | 39.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | B | 36.1% | 11.4% | 14.4% | ZIP 60146 |
Spring Township and Belvidere Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Flora Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Flora Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Flora Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Flora Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Flora Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.8–23.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.8–18.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%30.1–45.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%31.9–40.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.9–42.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.1–31.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%9.8–14.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.1–16.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.9–29.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.5–20.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%28.8–42.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.6–81.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%58.4–66 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.4–88.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.3–80.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.4–68.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%63.4–79.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.7–25.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%27.9–38.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.2–29 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%13–17.7 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.5–14.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%11.5–15.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%26.9–35.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.2–15.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Flora Township
Is Flora Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Flora Township is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #482 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Flora Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 45.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Flora Township?
Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Flora Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Flora Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.4%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Flora Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flora 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.