Where Linder Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Linder Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62016, 62044, 62081. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linder Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Linder Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Linder Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Linder Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Linder Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills 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 Linder Township’s likely range; Linder Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62016, 62044, 62081, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Linder Township adults…
Linder 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Linder Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Linder Township
No hospital or community health center in Linder 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 Linder 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 Linder Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Linder Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Linder 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.
Linder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge Township | C+ | 39.3% | 12.4% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Wrights Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carrollton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kane Township | — | — | — | — |
Wrights Township and Kane Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Carrollton Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Linder Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Linder Township
Why doesn’t Linder 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 Linder Township.
What hospital is closest to Linder Township?
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Linder Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Linder 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.