Where Lynn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lynn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61434, 61449, 61414, 61485. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lynn Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Lynn Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Lynn Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lynn Township, and more people treating it
38.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lynn Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), 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 Lynn Township’s likely range; Lynn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61434, 61449, 61414, 61485, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lynn Township adults…
Lynn Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lynn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Lynn Township
No hospital or community health center in Lynn 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 Lynn 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).
How Lynn Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Lynn 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.
12.6% of Lynn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Galva Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walnut Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Goshen Township | — | — | — | — |
Victoria Township, Walnut Grove Township and Goshen Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Galva Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lynn Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lynn Township
Why doesn’t Lynn 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 Lynn Township.
What hospital is closest to Lynn Township?
OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Lynn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lynn Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Toulon Community Health Center in Toulon, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lynn 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.