Where Hume Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hume Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61071, 61277, 61283. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hume Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Hume Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Hume Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hume Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Hume Township, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.7% 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 Hume Township’s likely range; Hume Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61071, 61277, 61283, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hume Township adults…
Hume Township runs above IL on 7 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Hume Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Hume Township
No hospital or community health center in Hume 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 Hume 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 Hume Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Hume 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.
14.8% of Hume Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hume 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Township | C+ | 36.5% | 13.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lyndon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Como | — | — | — | — | |
| Montmorency Township | C | 37.9% | 14.2% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Tampico Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coloma Township | C | 38% | 14.3% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Prophetstown Township | B− | 35.4% | 12.5% | 14.6% | ZIP 61277 |
Lyndon Township, Como and Tampico 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 Hume Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hume Township
Why doesn’t Hume 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 Hume Township.
What hospital is closest to Hume Township?
CGH Medical Center in Sterling, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Hume Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hume Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whiteside CHD - Rock Falls in Rock Falls, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hume 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.