On CDC estimates, Morton is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Morton differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morton
Cancer and arthritis run high in Morton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Morton keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Morton 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 Morton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Morton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morton is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #189 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 85% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 67%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Morton’s median household income is $94,402; among the 9,386 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Morton adults…
Morton runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morton 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.
7.8% of Morton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Morton
No hospital or community health center in Morton 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 Morton; ≈ 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Morton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Morton does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Morton 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.
Morton and the towns around it
Morton has the best Health Grade of the 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | A− | 33.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| East Peoria | B | 36.8% | 11.8% | 14% | CDC place |
| Fondulac Township | B | 36.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | A− | 35.1% | 10.3% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Groveland Township | B | 37.1% | 11.9% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Morton Township | — | — | — | — |
Morton Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morton is better than Illinois on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Morton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morton | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13–17.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–16.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%26.2–41.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–12 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30–38.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%32.4–41.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%24.6–31.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.3–11.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%7.9–12.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9–13.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.1–23.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.4–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%27.7–41.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.2–83.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%66.4–73.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.6–90.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%74.9–80.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%63–73 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%68.4–83.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.4–25.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%26–36.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18–25.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.2–10.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.4–9.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.4–6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.3–9.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%22.9–31.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.4–14 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.5–12.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Morton
Is Morton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morton is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #189 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morton?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 41.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morton?
Carle Health Pekin Hospital in Pekin, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Morton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.7%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Morton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.