Where Genoa Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Genoa Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60135, 60140, 60152, 60178. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genoa Township
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Genoa Township adults…
On every condition, Genoa Township is about the same as Illinois. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Genoa Township
No hospital or community health center in Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Genoa Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Genoa 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.
13.4% of Genoa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Genoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Township | B | 36.5% | 11.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Genoa | C+ | 37.9% | 11.2% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Riley Township | B+ | 33.8% | 11.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hampshire Township | — | — | — | — |
Hampshire Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genoa Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Genoa Township
Why doesn’t Genoa 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 Genoa Township.
What hospital is closest to Genoa Township?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Genoa Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Genoa Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 165 E Plank Rd in Sycamore, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genoa 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.