Where Northern Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northern Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62836, 62860, 62859. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northern Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Northern Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Northern Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Northern Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.4%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Northern Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), 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 Northern Township’s likely range; Northern Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62836, 62860, 62859, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Northern Township adults…
Northern Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Northern Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Northern Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Northern 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 Northern Township
No hospital or community health center in Northern 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 Northern 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 Northern 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.
13.4% of Northern Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eastern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moores Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ewing Township | C | 40.2% | 12.9% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Garden Township | C | 40.8% | 13.1% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
Knight Prairie Township, Eastern Township and Moores Prairie 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 Northern Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northern Township
Why doesn’t Northern 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 Northern Township.
What hospital is closest to Northern Township?
Franklin Hospital in Benton, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Northern Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Northern Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Benton Mental Health Wellness Center in Benton, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northern 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.