Where Media Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Media Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61460, 61480, 61418, 61478. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Media Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Media Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Media Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Media Township, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Media Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Media Township’s likely range; Media Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61460, 61480, 61418, 61478, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Media Township adults…
Media Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Media 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.
11.9% of Media Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Media Township
No hospital or community health center in Media 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 Media 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Media Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Media 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.
Media 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Biggsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Raritan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stronghurst Township | B− | 38.2% | 13.2% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Ellison Township, Biggsville Township and Raritan 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 Media Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Media Township
Why doesn’t Media 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 Media Township.
What hospital is closest to Media Township?
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Media 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 Media Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eagle View Community Health System - Stronghurst Location in Stronghurst, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Media 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.