Photo: Omnedon · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Georgetown Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Georgetown Township differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61846, 61883, 61834. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Georgetown Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Georgetown Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Georgetown Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Georgetown Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Georgetown Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Georgetown Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Georgetown Township is healthier than 27%. Against the 8,036 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 47%. 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 Georgetown Township’s likely range; Georgetown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61846, 61883, 61834, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Georgetown Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Georgetown Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #655 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 42% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Georgetown Township’s median household income is $57,012; among the 8,036 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Georgetown Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.9% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Georgetown Township adults…
Georgetown Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Georgetown Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Georgetown Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Georgetown Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Georgetown Township
No hospital or community health center in Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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.
15.5% of Georgetown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Georgetown Township and the towns around it
Georgetown Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Township | C | 42.4% | 13.1% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| McKendree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carroll Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Catlin Township | C+ | 40.6% | 12.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Danville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elwood Township | C | 42.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Belgium | — | — | — | — | |
| Westville | C− | 43.4% | 13.7% | 17.9% | CDC place |
McKendree Township, Carroll Township and Belgium: fewer than 1,000 residents. Danville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Georgetown Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Georgetown Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Georgetown Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Georgetown Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Georgetown Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.3–24.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.3–17.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16–20.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%34–51.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.2–15 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%35.8–44.8 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%34.9–44.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%26.9–34.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%8–10.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.4–19 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.1–19.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%22.2–31.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.7–21.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%28.3–42.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.6–9.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.5–82.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.6%56.4–64.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.4–88.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.8–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.2–67.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%61.9–79.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.3–28 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%27.5–38.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%20.8–28.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%12.5–17.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.8–13.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.5%12.8–18.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%28.5–37.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.8–18.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13–17 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Georgetown Township
Is Georgetown Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Georgetown Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #655 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Georgetown Township?
CDC estimates 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 51.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Georgetown Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 27.4 miles in a straight line from Georgetown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Georgetown Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.5%), 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 Georgetown Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Georgetown 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.