Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Laona Township is healthier than 38%
Laona Township differs from Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61024, 61019. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laona Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Laona Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.2%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Laona Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Laona Township’s lead shrinks
Laona Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 7,104 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Laona Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Laona Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 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 Laona Township’s likely range; Laona Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61024, 61019, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Laona Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laona Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 76% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 39%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Laona Township’s median household income is $110,237; among the 7,104 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Laona Township adults…
Laona Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Laona Township is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Laona Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laona Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Laona Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Laona Township
No hospital or community health center in Laona 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 Laona 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Laona Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Laona Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Laona Township and the towns around it
Laona Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laona Township | B+ | 37.6% | 11.8% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Shirland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock Grove Township | B | 38.3% | 12% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Durand Township | B+ | 37.6% | 11.8% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — |
Shirland Township: not graded. Harrison 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 Laona Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Laona Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Laona Township is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Laona Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Laona Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.6–19.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–17.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%30.7–44.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.3–41.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.6–44.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.7–34.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.6–15.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17.7–25.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.7–20.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%27.5–39.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–83.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.4–70.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.4–90.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.8–82.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%60.8–70.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%63.7–79.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.2–26.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.5–37.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.1–27.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%8–11.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.3–6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7–10.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%25.6–33.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.3–13.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Laona Township
Is Laona Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laona Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Laona Township?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 44.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Laona Township?
Beloit Health System in Beloit, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Laona Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Laona Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.6%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Laona Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laona 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.