Where New Salem Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Salem Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62357, 62314, 62340. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Salem Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Salem Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, New Salem Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Salem Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in New Salem Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.6%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Salem Township’s likely range; New Salem Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62357, 62314, 62340, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 New Salem Township adults…
New Salem 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How New Salem Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Salem Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 New Salem 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.
Care in and near New Salem Township
No hospital or community health center in New Salem 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 Salem 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of New Salem 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.
18.9% of New Salem Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Salem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Griggsville Township | D | 42.1% | 14.2% | 18.8% | ZIP 62340 |
| Pittsfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairmount Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Baylis | — | — | — | — |
Hadley Township, Fairmount Township, Perry Township and Baylis: fewer than 1,000 residents. Pittsfield Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Salem Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Salem Township
Why doesn’t New Salem 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 Salem Township.
What hospital is closest to New Salem Township?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 7.4 miles in a straight line from New Salem Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Salem Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield in Pittsfield, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Salem 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.