Where Keith Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Keith Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62878, 62823, 62899, 62824. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keith Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Keith Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Keith Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Keith Township
56.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Keith Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), 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 Keith Township’s likely range; Keith Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62878, 62823, 62899, 62824, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Keith Township adults…
Keith Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Keith Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Keith Township
No hospital or community health center in Keith 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 Keith 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 Keith Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Keith Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Keith 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.
14.5% of Keith Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Indian Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Zif Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harter Township | C− | 41.7% | 14% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Garden Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bedford Township | — | — | — | — |
Stanford Township, Indian Prairie Township, Zif Township and Garden Hill Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Bedford Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Keith Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Keith Township
Why doesn’t Keith 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 Keith Township.
What hospital is closest to Keith Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Keith Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Keith Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clay Medical Center in Flora, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Keith 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.