Where Mills Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mills Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62246, 62275. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mills Township
Smoking is more common in Mills Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Mills Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
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 Mills Township’s likely range; Mills Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62246, 62275, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Out of every 100 Mills Township adults…
Mills Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mills Township
No hospital or community health center in Mills 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 Mills 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mills Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Mills Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mills Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Mills 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.
14.4% of Mills Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Township | B | 37.9% | 11.2% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Tamalco Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheatfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Township | C+ | 39.5% | 11.6% | 15.6% | ZIP 62246 |
Tamalco Township and Wheatfield 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 Mills Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mills Township
Why doesn’t Mills 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 Mills Township.
What hospital is closest to Mills Township?
HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Mills 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 Mills 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.