Photo: Dual Freq · CC BY 2.5Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ludlow Township is healthier than 59%
Ludlow Township trails Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61866, 60949, 60957. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ludlow Township
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Ludlow Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Ludlow Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ludlow Township
58% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ludlow Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 8%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Ludlow Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ludlow Township is healthier than 32%. Against the 7,418 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 59%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ludlow Township’s likely range; Ludlow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61866, 60949, 60957, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Ludlow Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ludlow Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #623 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 45% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Ludlow Township’s median household income is $55,012; among the 7,418 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ludlow Township adults…
Ludlow Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ludlow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of Ludlow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Ludlow Township
No hospital or community health center in Ludlow 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 Ludlow 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Ludlow Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ludlow Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ludlow 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.
Ludlow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Township | C | 37.6% | 13% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Rantoul Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Bend Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Patton Township | B | 36.2% | 11.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Rantoul Township: not graded. East Bend Township and Harwood 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 Ludlow Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ludlow Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ludlow Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Ludlow Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ludlow Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%19.5–25.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%30.2–45.4 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–14.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32–40.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%32.7–41.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.1–31.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.5–20.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.1–19.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22–31.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.5–20.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%30.5–44.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.8–12.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73–80.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%54–62 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.3–87.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.5–79.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56–67.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%62.5–79.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.1–27.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.4–40.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23–31.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%16.8–22.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.3–17.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%8.9–11.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.8–11.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.6%16.7–22.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%28.3–37.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.7–17.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–11 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–5 | 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 Ludlow Township
Is Ludlow Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ludlow Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #623 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ludlow Township?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 45.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ludlow Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Ludlow Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ludlow Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–12.2%), 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 Ludlow Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ludlow 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.