Where Newton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61250, 61251, 61252, 61230. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newton Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Newton Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.5%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Newton Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 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 Newton Township’s likely range; Newton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61250, 61251, 61252, 61230, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newton Township adults…
Newton Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Newton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Newton Township
No hospital or community health center in Newton 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 Newton 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Newton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Newton 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.
Newton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Albany Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden Plain Township | — | — | — | — |
Fenton Township and Albany Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Garden Plain Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newton Township
Why doesn’t Newton 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 Newton Township.
What hospital is closest to Newton Township?
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Newton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newton Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care Inc. Clinton Clinic in Clinton, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newton 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.