Where German Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for German Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62421, 62450, 62425. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in German Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in German Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, German Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in German Township, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in German Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), 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 German Township’s likely range; German Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62421, 62450, 62425, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 German Township adults…
German Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
German Township is an older town: 34% 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 German Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of German 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.
Care in and near German Township
No hospital or community health center in German 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 German 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 German Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 German 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.
12.3% of German Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
German 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13.2% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ste. Marie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Claremont Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Petty Township | — | — | — | — |
Ste. Marie Township, Claremont Township and Petty 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 German Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in German Township
Why doesn’t German 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 German Township.
What hospital is closest to German Township?
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, 7.2 miles in a straight line from German Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near German Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Olney in Olney, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in German 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.