Where Long Point Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Long Point Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61333, 61740, 61364, 61311. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Point Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Long Point Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Long Point Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Long Point Township
The closest emergency room is Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 27.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Long Point Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around 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 Long Point Township’s likely range; Long Point Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61333, 61740, 61364, 61311, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Long Point Township adults…
Long Point Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Long Point Township
No hospital or community health center in Long Point 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 Point 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Long Point Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Point Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Long Point Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Long Point 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.
Long Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Township | C | 38.4% | 14.1% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Nebraska Township | B | 34.5% | 11.7% | 13.7% | ZIP 61740 |
| Groveland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Amity Township | — | — | — | — |
Groveland Township and Amity 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 Point Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Long Point Township
Why doesn’t Long Point 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 Long Point Township.
What hospital is closest to Long Point Township?
Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 27.1 miles in a straight line from Long Point 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 Long Point 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.