Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Jonathan Creek Township is healthier than 16%
Jonathan Creek Township differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61951, 61911, 61937. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jonathan Creek Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Jonathan Creek Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Jonathan Creek Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Jonathan Creek Township trails towns with similar incomes
Jonathan Creek Township is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, and only 16% of the 8,252 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Jonathan Creek Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Jonathan Creek Township’s likely range; Jonathan Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61951, 61911, 61937, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Jonathan Creek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jonathan Creek Township is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 54% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Jonathan Creek Township’s median household income is $102,188; among the 8,252 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 16%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Jonathan Creek Township adults…
Jonathan Creek Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Jonathan Creek Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
How Jonathan Creek Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jonathan Creek Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Jonathan Creek 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.
Care in and near Jonathan Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Jonathan Creek 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 Jonathan Creek 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jonathan Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.4% of Jonathan Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Jonathan Creek Township and the towns around it
Jonathan Creek Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Creek Township | C+ | 37.8% | 11.8% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| East Nelson Township | B− | 37.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% | ZIP 61951 |
| Sullivan Township | B− | 37.7% | 11.8% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Lovington Township | C− | 41.1% | 13.8% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lowe Township | C− | 39% | 12.5% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| North Okaw Township | — | — | — | — |
North Okaw Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jonathan Creek Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jonathan Creek Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jonathan Creek Township is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Jonathan Creek Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jonathan Creek Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%17.9–23.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%30.1–46.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.5–40.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.6–42.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.7–33.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.9–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.1–16.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.5–18.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21.1–29.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.8–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%27.4–41.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.1–10.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.8–80.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58–65.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.9–87.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.6–80.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%56.6–67.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%62.9–78.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.2–27.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.3–39.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.7–29.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12–16.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.4–12.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.7–37.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.6–18 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.1–17 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Jonathan Creek Township
Is Jonathan Creek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jonathan Creek Township is healthier than 41% 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 Jonathan Creek Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 46.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jonathan Creek Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Jonathan Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jonathan Creek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.5%), 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 Jonathan Creek Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jonathan Creek 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.