Where New Haven Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Haven Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62984, 62867, 62871. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Haven Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Haven Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, New Haven Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Haven Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in New Haven Township
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% 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 New Haven Township’s likely range; New Haven Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62984, 62867, 62871, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 New Haven Township adults…
New Haven Township runs above IL on 10 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Haven Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near New Haven Township
No hospital or community health center in New Haven 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 Haven 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 Haven Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Haven Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 New Haven 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.
17.1% of New Haven Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Haven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shawnee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ridgway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| Asbury Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gold Hill Township | C− | 41.4% | 14.7% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
Emma Township, Shawnee Township, Ridgway Township, New Haven and Asbury 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 Haven Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Haven Township
Why doesn’t New Haven 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 Haven Township.
What hospital is closest to New Haven Township?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 17.3 miles in a straight line from New Haven Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Haven Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawneetown Community Health Center in Shawneetown, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Haven 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.