Where Frederick Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Frederick Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62639, 62624, 62681. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frederick Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Frederick Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Frederick Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Frederick Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), 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 Frederick Township’s likely range; Frederick Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62639, 62624, 62681, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Frederick Township adults…
Frederick Township runs above IL on 7 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Frederick Township
No hospital or community health center in Frederick 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 Frederick 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 Frederick Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Frederick Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Frederick 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.
12% of Frederick Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Frederick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beardstown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rushville Township | C | 40.1% | 14.6% | 17.5% | ZIP 62681 |
| Bainbridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bluff Springs Township | — | — | — | — |
Browning Township, Bainbridge Township and Bluff Springs Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Beardstown Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frederick Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Frederick Township
Why doesn’t Frederick 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 Frederick Township.
What hospital is closest to Frederick Township?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Frederick Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Frederick Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown in Beardstown, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frederick 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.