Where Kerr Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kerr Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61862, 61847, 60960. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kerr Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Kerr Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.7%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Kerr Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Kerr Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Kerr Township’s likely range; Kerr Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61862, 61847, 60960, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kerr Township adults…
Kerr Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Kerr Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Kerr Township
No hospital or community health center in Kerr 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 Kerr 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.
9.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Kerr Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Kerr Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kerr Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Kerr 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.
Kerr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefork Township | B− | 40% | 12.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Button Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Compromise Township | B | 33.7% | 11.8% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
Button Township and Harwood 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 Kerr Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kerr Township
Why doesn’t Kerr 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 Kerr Township.
What hospital is closest to Kerr Township?
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Kerr 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 Kerr 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.