Where Genesee Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Genesee Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61081, 61014, 61270. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genesee Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Genesee Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Genesee Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Genesee Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Genesee Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), 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 Genesee Township’s likely range; Genesee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61081, 61014, 61270, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Genesee Township adults…
Genesee Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Genesee Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Genesee Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Genesee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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.
Care in and near Genesee Township
No hospital or community health center in Genesee 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 Genesee 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).
How Genesee Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Genesee 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.
13.8% of Genesee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Genesee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hopkins Township | C+ | 36.5% | 13.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Wysox Township | B | 37.1% | 12.3% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Pleasant Township | B+ | 33.9% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP 61270 |
Clyde Township and Jordan 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 Genesee Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Genesee Township
Why doesn’t Genesee 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 Genesee Township.
What hospital is closest to Genesee Township?
CGH Medical Center in Sterling, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Genesee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Genesee Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whiteside CHD - Rock Falls in Rock Falls, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genesee 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.