Where Leech Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leech Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62833, 62837, 62820, 62843. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leech Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Leech Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Leech Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Leech Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.7%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Leech Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), 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 Leech Township’s likely range; Leech Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62833, 62837, 62820, 62843, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Leech Township adults…
Leech Township runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Leech Township is an older town: 26% 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 Leech Township as about how healthy they are.
How Leech Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Leech Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Leech 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Leech Township
No hospital or community health center in Leech 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 Leech 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Leech 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.
15.9% of Leech Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Leech 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barnhill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Massilon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grover Township | C− | 40.7% | 14.4% | 17.7% | ZIP 62837 |
Burnt Prairie Township, Barnhill Township and Massilon 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 Leech Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leech Township
Why doesn’t Leech 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 Leech Township.
What hospital is closest to Leech Township?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Leech Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leech Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Albion Community Health Center in Albion, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leech 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.