Where Nilwood Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nilwood Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62640, 62572, 62626. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nilwood Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Nilwood Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Nilwood Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Nilwood Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.8%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Nilwood Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Nilwood Township’s likely range; Nilwood Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62640, 62572, 62626, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nilwood Township adults…
Nilwood Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Nilwood Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Nilwood Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Nilwood 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.
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 Nilwood Township
No hospital or community health center in Nilwood 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 Nilwood 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 Nilwood 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.
15.3% of Nilwood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Nilwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Township | C | 38.1% | 14.2% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pitman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Otter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Girard | C− | 39.1% | 14.1% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Shaws Point Township | — | — | — | — |
Pitman Township, South Otter Township and Shaws Point 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 Nilwood Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nilwood Township
Why doesn’t Nilwood 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 Nilwood Township.
What hospital is closest to Nilwood Township?
Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Nilwood Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Nilwood Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Macoupin County Public Health Clinic Site in Carlinville, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nilwood 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.