Photo: Marksingley · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Marshall Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marshall Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62441. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marshall Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Marshall Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Marshall Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Marshall Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Marshall Township is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Marshall Township’s likely range; Marshall Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62441, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Marshall Township adults…
Marshall Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Marshall Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marshall Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Marshall Township
No hospital or community health center in Marshall 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 Marshall 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.
6.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Marshall Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Marshall 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.
Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Douglas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wabash Township | B+ | 35.9% | 11.3% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Dolson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Auburn Township | — | — | — | — |
Anderson Township, Douglas Township, Dolson Township and Auburn 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 Marshall Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marshall Township
Why doesn’t Marshall 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 Marshall Township.
What hospital is closest to Marshall Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Marshall Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marshall 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.