On CDC estimates, Long Creek Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Long Creek Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62521, 62501, 61818, 61937. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Creek Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Long Creek Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), 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: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Long Creek Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Long Creek 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 Long Creek Township’s likely range; Long Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62521, 62501, 61818, 61937, 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 Long Creek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Creek Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #510 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 62% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Long Creek Township’s median household income is $85,279; among the 10,379 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Long Creek Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.2% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Long Creek Township adults…
Long Creek Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Long Creek 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 Long Creek Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Long Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Long Creek 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 Long Creek 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 Long Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Long Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Long Creek 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.
14% of Long Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Long Creek Township and the towns around it
Long Creek Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Creek Township | B− | 40.7% | 12.7% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Decatur Township | C− | 43.8% | 14.2% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Wheatland Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Zion | A− | 37.2% | 9.6% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Oakley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Zion Township | B− | 39.9% | 12.1% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Decatur | C− | 44.4% | 14.5% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Cerro Gordo Township | B | 36.5% | 11.3% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
Oakley 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 Long Creek Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Long Creek Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Long Creek Township is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Long Creek Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Long Creek Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17–22.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%32.6–49.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11–14.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%34.2–43.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%34.9–44.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.7–33.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.5–15.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.4–17.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.9–28.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%13.9–20.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%29.9–43.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6–8.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.7–82.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%58.6–66.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.3–81.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%59.5–70.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%62.5–78.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.4–25.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%27.7–38.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%20.8–28.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.9–16.4 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.6–13 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%11.9–16.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%26.8–35.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 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 Long Creek Township
Is Long Creek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Creek Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #510 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Long Creek Township?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 49.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Long Creek Township?
St. Marys Hospital in Decatur, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Long Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Long Creek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.6%), 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 Long Creek 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 Long Creek 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.