Where Kelly Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kelly Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61412, 61401, 61435. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kelly Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Kelly Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Kelly Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kelly Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), 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 Kelly Township’s likely range; Kelly Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61412, 61401, 61435, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kelly Township adults…
Kelly 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Kelly Township
No hospital or community health center in Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Kelly Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Kelly Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kelly Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Kelly 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.
15.7% of Kelly Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Kelly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Township | C | 38.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| North Henderson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coldbrook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rio Township | — | — | — | — |
North Henderson Township, Coldbrook Township and Rio Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Spring Grove Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kelly Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kelly Township
Why doesn’t Kelly 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 Kelly Township.
What hospital is closest to Kelly Township?
St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Kelly 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 Kelly Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Knox Community Health Center in Galesburg, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kelly 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.