On CDC estimates, Limestone Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Limestone Township trails Illinois on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60901, 60913. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Limestone Township
Every town around Limestone Township scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Limestone Township’s D, from Otto Township (C+) to Limestone (A−). Around town ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Limestone Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.6%, vs 11.7% across Illinois. In all, Limestone Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Limestone Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.1%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (12.3% vs 8%) are higher too. 25.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% 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 Limestone Township’s likely range; Limestone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60901, 60913, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Limestone Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Limestone Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #735 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 26% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Limestone Township’s median household income is $112,258; among the 6,826 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Limestone Township and the towns around it
Limestone Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Township | D | 43.6% | 15.6% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bourbonnais Township | B− | 38.1% | 11.4% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Kankakee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Otto Township | C+ | 39.9% | 13.2% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rockville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salina Township | B− | 37.9% | 12.7% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Limestone | A− | 35.4% | 10.2% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Pilot Township | B | 37% | 11.7% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Kankakee Township: not graded. Rockville Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Limestone Township adults…
Limestone Township runs above IL on 8 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.
25.7% of Limestone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Limestone Township
No hospital or community health center in Limestone 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 Limestone 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Limestone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Limestone Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Limestone Township runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Limestone 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Limestone Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Limestone Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Limestone Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Limestone Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Limestone Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%23–29.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–17.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–21 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%35.5–52.3 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.6–17.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%36.9–45.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.4–43.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.3–32.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15–21.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%15.1–20 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%25–34.6 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%12.9–19.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%35.7–50.5 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%11–14.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.1–82.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.9%50–57.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.5–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.3–80.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%53.8–64.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%61.4–78.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.5–24.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%30.7–41.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%24.7–32.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.1%22.2–27.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.2%16.9–21.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%11–13.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.7%23–28.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31.2–40.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16.3–20.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.6–18.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.2–6.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Limestone Township
Is Limestone Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Limestone Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #735 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Limestone Township?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.5% and 52.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Limestone Township?
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Limestone Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Limestone Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–14.6%), 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 Limestone Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Limestone 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.