Where Montezuma Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montezuma Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62361, 62363, 62352. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montezuma Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Montezuma Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Montezuma Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Montezuma Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Montezuma Township
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Montezuma Township’s likely range; Montezuma Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62361, 62363, 62352, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Montezuma Township adults…
Montezuma Township runs above IL on 9 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Montezuma Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Montezuma Township
No hospital or community health center in Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Montezuma Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Montezuma 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.
16.8% of Montezuma Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Montezuma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hardin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Detroit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pearl Township | — | — | — | — |
Patterson Township, Hardin Township, Detroit Township and Pearl 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 Montezuma Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montezuma Township
Why doesn’t Montezuma 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 Montezuma Township.
What hospital is closest to Montezuma Township?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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.