Where Love Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Love Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61870, 61846. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Love Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Love Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Love Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Love Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Love Township’s likely range; Love Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61870, 61846, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Love Township adults…
Love Township runs above IL on 10 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Love Township
No hospital or community health center in Love 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 Love 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 Love Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Love Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Love Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Love 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.
14.9% of Love Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Love 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKendree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elwood Township | C | 42.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
McKendree 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 Love Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Love Township
Why doesn’t Love 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 Love Township.
What hospital is closest to Love Township?
Union Hospital Clinton in Clinton, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Love Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Love Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vpchc - Cayuga in Cayuga, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Love 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.