Where Milo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milo Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61421. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milo Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Milo Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Milo Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Milo Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Milo Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Milo Township’s likely range; Milo Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61421, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Milo Township adults…
Milo Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Milo Township
No hospital or community health center in Milo 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 Milo 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 Milo Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Milo 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.
12.5% of Milo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Milo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Osceola Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Indiantown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Saratoga Township | — | — | — | — |
Wheatland Township, Osceola Township, Indiantown Township and Saratoga 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 Milo Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Milo Township
Why doesn’t Milo 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 Milo Township.
What hospital is closest to Milo Township?
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Milo Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milo 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.