Photo: artistmac · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Normal Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Normal Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61761, 61748, 61776. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Normal Township
Depression is more common in Normal Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Normal Township
Normal Township runs below Illinois on diabetes (8.6% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.8% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Normal Township’s likely range; Normal Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61761, 61748, 61776, which may reach past town lines.
How Normal Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Normal Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Normal Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Out of every 100 Normal Township adults…
Normal Township runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Normal Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Normal Township
1 hospital in Normal Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Normal 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Normal 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.
16.1% of Normal Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Normal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington City Township | A− | 35.4% | 10.1% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bloomington | A− | 35.7% | 10.2% | 12% | CDC place |
| Normal | B+ | 35.2% | 8% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Dry Grove Township | A− | 35.1% | 9.5% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Towanda Township | A− | 34.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hudson Township | A | 34.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Normal Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Normal Township
Why doesn’t Normal 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 Normal Township.
What hospital is closest to Normal Township?
Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Normal 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 Normal Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chestnut Family Health Center in Bloomington, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Normal 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.