Where Kerton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kerton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62644, 61501. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kerton Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Kerton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Kerton Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kerton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Kerton Township, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Kerton Township’s likely range; Kerton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62644, 61501, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kerton Township adults…
Kerton 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kerton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Kerton Township
No hospital or community health center in Kerton 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 Kerton 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 Kerton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Kerton 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.
14.8% of Kerton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Kerton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Isabel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Havana Township | C | 37.8% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Woodland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hickory Township | — | — | — | — |
Bath Township, Isabel Township, Woodland Township and Hickory 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 Kerton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kerton Township
Why doesn’t Kerton 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 Kerton Township.
What hospital is closest to Kerton Township?
Mason District Hospital in Havana, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Kerton 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 Kerton 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.