On CDC estimates, Middleport Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Middleport Township differs from Illinois on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60970, 60951. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middleport Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Middleport Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Middleport Township runs above Illinois on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Middleport Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Middleport Township is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Middleport Township is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Middleport Township, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Middleport Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Middleport Township is healthier than 6%. Against the 2,480 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 31%. 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 Middleport Township’s likely range; Middleport Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60970, 60951, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Middleport Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middleport Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #759 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 19% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Middleport Township’s median household income is $40,307; among the 2,480 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Middleport Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Middleport Township adults…
Middleport Township runs above IL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Middleport Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Middleport Township
No hospital or community health center in Middleport 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 Middleport 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 Middleport Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Middleport Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Middleport 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.
24% of Middleport Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Middleport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleport Township | D | 43.6% | 16.6% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| Belmont Township | D | 43.1% | 16.1% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Iroquois Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Concord Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Martinton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crescent Township | — | — | — | — |
Iroquois Township, Concord Township, Martinton Township and Crescent 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 Middleport Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middleport Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middleport Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Middleport Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middleport Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.8%24.5–31.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.8–21.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%35–52.5 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.5–19 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.4–48.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.2–46.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.1–38.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13%11.5–14.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%13.8–21.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%18–24 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%27.2–37.6 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.6–18.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%29.5–46.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.4–13.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.3–82.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%49.9–59.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.2–87.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.3–82.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%54.7–67.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%63.2–74.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.5–28.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%28.8–40.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%21.5–30.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.6%18.2–25.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.5–17.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24%20.4–27.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40%35.2–45 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%19.1–24.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.5–19.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%11.1–14 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 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 Middleport Township
Is Middleport Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middleport Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #759 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middleport Township?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 52.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middleport Township?
Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Middleport Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Middleport Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.2%), 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 Middleport Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middleport 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.