Photo: Dual Freq · CC BY 2.5Where Monticello Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monticello Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61856, 61884. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monticello Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Monticello Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.3%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Monticello Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Monticello Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Monticello Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 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 Monticello Township’s likely range; Monticello Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61856, 61884, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Monticello Township adults…
Monticello Township runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monticello Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Monticello Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Monticello Township
No hospital or community health center in Monticello 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 Monticello 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.
8.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Monticello Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Monticello Township does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Monticello 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.
Monticello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bement Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Willow Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sangamon Township | A− | 34.5% | 10.7% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — |
Bement Township: not graded. Willow Branch Township and Colfax 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 Monticello Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monticello Township
Why doesn’t Monticello 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 Monticello Township.
What hospital is closest to Monticello Township?
Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Monticello Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monticello 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.