On CDC estimates, Hudson Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Hudson Township differs from Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61748, 61738. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson Township
Hudson Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.8% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Hudson Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Hudson Township is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 21 miles of trails across 8 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 Hudson Township’s likely range; Hudson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61748, 61738, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Hudson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 60%.
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). Hudson Township’s median household income is $113,897; among the 6,616 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Hudson Township adults…
Hudson Township runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hudson Township
No hospital or community health center in Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hudson Township does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Hudson 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.
7.2% of Hudson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hudson Township and the towns around it
Hudson Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Township | A | 34.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| El Paso Township | B− | 39.9% | 11.9% | 15.4% | ZIP 61738 |
| Kansas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Money Creek Township | A− | 35.1% | 10.7% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Gridley Township | A− | 34.5% | 10.2% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Normal Township | — | — | — | — |
Kansas Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Normal Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson Township is better than Illinois on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Hudson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%12.1–17 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.6–16.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%27.6–42.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.7–12 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.3–39 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.3–43.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%23.8–31 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.4–10.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.1–13.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%14.4–22 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.3–21.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%25.7–38.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.2–6.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76–82.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%65.4–72.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.3–91.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74–80.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62–72.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%65.6–81.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.3–25.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%25.2–35.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18–25.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.6–10.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.1–9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4–5.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.7–9.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%20.6–28.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.1–12.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%8.9–12.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.2–7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hudson Township
Is Hudson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson Township?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 42.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson Township?
Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Hudson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.5%), 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 Hudson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hudson 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.