Where Lenox Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lenox Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61462, 61423. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lenox Township
Dental care lags in Lenox Township
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 13.8% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Lenox Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lenox Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), 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 Lenox Township’s likely range; Lenox Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61462, 61423, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lenox Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Lenox Township adults…
Lenox Township runs above IL on 5 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.
Care in and near Lenox Township
No hospital or community health center in Lenox 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 Lenox 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 Lenox Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lenox Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Lenox 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.
15.2% of Lenox Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lenox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monmouth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Floyd Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roseville Township | B | 36.6% | 12.9% | 14% | ZIP codes |
Tompkins Township and Monmouth Township: not graded. Floyd 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 Lenox Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lenox Township
Why doesn’t Lenox 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 Lenox Township.
What hospital is closest to Lenox Township?
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Lenox Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lenox Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eagle View Community Health System Monmouth Clinic in Monmouth, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lenox 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.