Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Olney Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olney Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62450. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olney Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Olney Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), 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: 10.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Olney Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Olney Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Olney Township’s likely range; Olney Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62450, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Olney Township adults…
Olney Township runs above IL on 7 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.
5.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Olney Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Olney 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 Olney 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 Olney Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Olney Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Olney 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Olney Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Olney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13.2% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Noble Township | C+ | 39.6% | 12.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Claremont Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Calhoun | — | — | — | — |
Madison Township, Claremont Township and Calhoun: 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 Olney Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olney Township
Why doesn’t Olney 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 Olney Township.
What hospital is closest to Olney Township?
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Olney 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 Olney Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Olney in Olney, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olney 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.