Photo: User:Visviva · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Johnson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Johnson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62568, 62556, 62555. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johnson Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Johnson Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Johnson Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Johnson Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Johnson Township’s likely range; Johnson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62568, 62556, 62555, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Johnson Township adults…
Johnson Township runs above IL on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Johnson Township
No hospital or community health center in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Johnson Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Johnson 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.
12.7% of Johnson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Locust Township | C+ | 38.2% | 12.7% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Bear Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Taylorville Township: not graded. Greenwood Township and Bear Creek 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 Johnson Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Johnson Township
Why doesn’t Johnson 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 Johnson Township.
What hospital is closest to Johnson Township?
Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Johnson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Johnson Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville in Taylorville, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Johnson 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.