Where Lovejoy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lovejoy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60973, 60942, 60953. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lovejoy Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lovejoy Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Lovejoy Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Lovejoy Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Lovejoy Township
58.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Lovejoy Township’s likely range; Lovejoy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60973, 60942, 60953, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lovejoy Township adults…
Lovejoy Township runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Lovejoy Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lovejoy Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Lovejoy 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lovejoy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Lovejoy Township
No hospital or community health center in Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Lovejoy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lovejoy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Township | C | 40.5% | 13.7% | 16.9% | ZIP 60953 |
| Prairie Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fountain Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | C− | 42.2% | 13.9% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Prairie Green Township and Fountain Creek 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 Lovejoy Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lovejoy Township
Why doesn’t Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy Township.
What hospital is closest to Lovejoy Township?
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy 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.