Where Mona Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mona Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60946, 60929, 60959. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mona Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mona Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Mona Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mona Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Mona Township
The closest emergency room is Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 22.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Mona Township’s likely range; Mona Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60946, 60929, 60959, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mona Township adults…
Mona Township runs above IL on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Mona Township
No hospital or community health center in Mona 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 Mona 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 Mona Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Mona Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Mona 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.
14.5% of Mona Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Mona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rogers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sullivan Township | — | — | — | — |
Pella Township, Rogers Township and Sullivan 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 Mona Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mona Township
Why doesn’t Mona 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 Mona Township.
What hospital is closest to Mona Township?
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Mona Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mona 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.