Where Laenna Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laenna Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62548, 62518, 62543. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laenna Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Laenna Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Laenna Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Laenna 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 Laenna Township’s likely range; Laenna Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62548, 62518, 62543, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Laenna Township adults…
Laenna Township runs above IL on 5 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.
11.3% of Laenna Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Laenna Township
No hospital or community health center in Laenna 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 Laenna 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laenna Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Laenna Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Laenna 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.
Laenna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aetna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Pulaski Township | B− | 36.8% | 12.1% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Austin Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Fork Township, Aetna Township and Austin 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 Laenna Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laenna Township
Why doesn’t Laenna 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 Laenna Township.
What hospital is closest to Laenna Township?
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Laenna 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 Laenna 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.