Photo: Bnperdue2010 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hampshire Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hampshire Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60140. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampshire Township
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Hampshire Township
Hampshire Township runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%), diabetes (9.2% vs 11.7%) and COPD (5.1% vs 6.3%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Hampshire Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hampshire Township is an active town
Only 19% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 11 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves. 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 Hampshire Township’s likely range; Hampshire Township’s figures come from ZIP code 60140, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hampshire Township adults…
Hampshire Township runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Hampshire Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hampshire Township
No hospital or community health center in Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Hampshire Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Hampshire 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.
Hampshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Township | A | 32.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hampshire | A− | 35.1% | 9.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Burlington Township | A | 33.8% | 9.7% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Coral Township | A− | 32% | 11.2% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Genoa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmony | — | — | — | — | |
| Plato Township | A | 32.2% | 9.9% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
Genoa Township: not graded. Harmony: 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 Hampshire Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hampshire Township
Why doesn’t Hampshire 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 Hampshire Township.
What hospital is closest to Hampshire Township?
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Hampshire 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 Hampshire Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 165 E Plank Rd in Sycamore, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hampshire 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.