Where Irving Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Irving Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62051, 62049, 62094. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irving Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Irving Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Irving Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Irving Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), 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 Irving Township’s likely range; Irving Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62051, 62049, 62094, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Irving Township adults…
Irving Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Irving Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Irving Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Irving Township
No hospital or community health center in Irving 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 Irving 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 Irving Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Irving Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Irving 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.
15.4% of Irving Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Irving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Witt Township | C | 39.5% | 13.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| East Fork Township | C− | 40.3% | 13.3% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rountree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillsboro | C | 41.6% | 12% | 18% | CDC place |
Butler Grove Township and Rountree 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 Irving Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Irving Township
Why doesn’t Irving 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 Irving Township.
What hospital is closest to Irving Township?
Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Irving Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irving 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.