Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hopkins Township is healthier than 23%
Hopkins Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61081, 61270. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hopkins Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Hopkins Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Hopkins Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hopkins Township trails towns with similar incomes
Hopkins Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, and only 23% of the 9,017 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$121K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Hopkins Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Hopkins Township’s likely range; Hopkins Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61081, 61270, 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 Hopkins Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hopkins Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Hopkins Township’s median household income is $97,075; among the 9,017 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hopkins Township adults…
Hopkins Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hopkins Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Hopkins Township
No hospital or community health center in Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Hopkins Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Hopkins 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.
14.2% of Hopkins Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hopkins Township and the towns around it
Hopkins Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Township | C+ | 36.5% | 13.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hume Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coloma Township | C | 38% | 14.3% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Sterling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Como | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyndon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Genesee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Pleasant Township | B+ | 33.9% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP 61270 |
Hume Township, Como, Lyndon Township and Genesee Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Sterling Township: the same community as Sterling, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hopkins Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hopkins Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hopkins Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Hopkins Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hopkins Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.8–24.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%28.9–45 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.7–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.1–41.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.7–43.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.9%26.6–33.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.7–16.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.4–16.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.1–30.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%27.9–41.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%9–12 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.1–82.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%57.7–65.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.5–88.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76–81.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%58.8–69.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%61.2–78.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%17.9–24.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%26.6–37.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.7–28.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%13–17.6 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.4–13.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.3–36.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.9–18 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.4–15.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 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 Hopkins Township
Is Hopkins Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hopkins Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hopkins Township?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 45%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hopkins Township?
CGH Medical Center in Sterling, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Hopkins Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hopkins Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12%), 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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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.