On CDC estimates, Harristown Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Harristown Township trails Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62522, 62526, 62551, 62537. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harristown Township
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Harristown Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 43% of adults have obesity, vs 34% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Harristown Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Harristown Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.9%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8%) are higher too. 21% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Harristown Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), 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 Harristown Township’s likely range; Harristown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62522, 62526, 62551, 62537, 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 Harristown Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harristown Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 45% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Harristown Township’s median household income is $76,518; among the 10,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Harristown Township adults…
Harristown Township runs above IL on 7 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.
21% of Harristown 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Harristown Township
No hospital or community health center in Harristown 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 Harristown 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 Harristown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Harristown Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Harristown Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Harristown Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Harristown Township and the towns around it
Harristown Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harristown Township | C | 43% | 13.2% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Blue Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Niantic Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Illini Township | B− | 39.9% | 11.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Decatur Township | C− | 43.8% | 14.2% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
Blue Mound Township and Niantic 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 Harristown Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harristown Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harristown Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Harristown Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harristown Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%19.3–24.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%34.9–51.5 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.5–15 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.5–42 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.7–41.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%24.5–31.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.4–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.7–18.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.9–18.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22–31.1 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%13.9–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%31.9–45.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.3–81.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.3%55.1–62.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.8–86.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.4–79 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.2–67.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%63.2–79.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.1–26.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30.1–41 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.7–30.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%17.3–22.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.6–12.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%18.6–23.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%28.5–37.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9–11.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 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 Harristown Township
Is Harristown Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harristown Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harristown Township?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 51.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harristown Township?
Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Harristown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harristown Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.3%), 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 Harristown 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 Harristown 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.