Where Goshen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goshen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61449, 61483. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goshen Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Goshen Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Goshen Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Goshen Township, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Goshen Township is short on primary care and dental care
Goshen Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Goshen 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 Goshen Township’s likely range; Goshen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61449, 61483, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Goshen Township adults…
Goshen Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goshen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Goshen Township
No hospital or community health center in Goshen 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 Goshen 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).
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.
How Goshen Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Goshen 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.
12.2% of Goshen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Goshen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toulon Township | C+ | 38.1% | 12.9% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| West Jersey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wethersfield Township | C | 39.5% | 13.4% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — |
West Jersey Township and Lynn 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 Goshen Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goshen Township
Why doesn’t Goshen 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 Goshen Township.
What hospital is closest to Goshen Township?
OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Goshen Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Goshen Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Toulon Community Health Center in Toulon, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goshen 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.