Where Milan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60150, 60550, 60530, 60115. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milan Township
Cancer runs high in Milan Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Milan Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills 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 Milan Township’s likely range; Milan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60150, 60550, 60530, 60115, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Milan Township adults…
Milan Township runs above IL on 1 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.
11.3% of Milan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Milan Township
No hospital or community health center in Milan 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 Milan 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Milan Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Milan 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.
Milan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabbona Township | B+ | 34.6% | 11.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Afton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Malta Township | B | 36% | 11% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Alto Township | — | — | — | — |
Afton Township and Alto 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 Milan Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Milan Township
Why doesn’t Milan 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 Milan Township.
What hospital is closest to Milan Township?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Milan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Milan Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 2550 N Annie Glidden Rd in Dekalb, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milan 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.