Where Hale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61462, 61447, 61453. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hale Township
Dental care lags in Hale Township
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 13.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Hale Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hale 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 Hale Township’s likely range; Hale Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61462, 61447, 61453, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Hale Township adults…
Hale Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Hale Township
No hospital or community health center in Hale 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 Hale 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 Hale Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hale Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Hale 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.
15.1% of Hale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monmouth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rozetta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tompkins Township | — | — | — | — |
Sumner Township and Rozetta Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Monmouth Township and Tompkins Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hale Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hale Township
Why doesn’t Hale 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 Hale Township.
What hospital is closest to Hale Township?
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Hale 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 Hale Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eagle View Community Health System Monmouth Clinic in Monmouth, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hale 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.