Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where La Harpe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Harpe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61450. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Harpe Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in La Harpe Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, La Harpe Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in La Harpe Township, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in La Harpe Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), 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 La Harpe Township’s likely range; La Harpe Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61450, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 La Harpe Township adults…
La Harpe Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Harpe 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.
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Care in and near La Harpe Township
No hospital or community health center in La Harpe 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 La Harpe 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 La Harpe Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 La Harpe 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.
14.4% of La Harpe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
La Harpe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Terre Haute Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blandinsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Durham Township | — | — | — | — |
Fountain Green Township, Terre Haute Township, Blandinsville Township and Durham 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 La Harpe Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Harpe Township
Why doesn’t La Harpe 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 La Harpe Township.
What hospital is closest to La Harpe Township?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 14.9 miles in a straight line from La Harpe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Harpe 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.