Where New Douglas Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Douglas Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62074, 62086, 62001. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Douglas Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in New Douglas Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.7%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, New Douglas Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in New Douglas Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in New Douglas Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), 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 New Douglas Township’s likely range; New Douglas Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62074, 62086, 62001, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 New Douglas Township adults…
New Douglas Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Douglas 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near New Douglas Township
No hospital or community health center in New Douglas 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 New Douglas 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 New Douglas Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 New Douglas 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.
11.9% of New Douglas Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Douglas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek Township | C | 39.8% | 13% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Olive Township | B− | 38% | 12.3% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Walshville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Leef Township | — | — | — | — |
Walshville Township and Leef 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 New Douglas Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Douglas Township
Why doesn’t New Douglas 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 New Douglas Township.
What hospital is closest to New Douglas Township?
Community Hospital of Staunton in Staunton, 7.6 miles in a straight line from New Douglas 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 New Douglas 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.