Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Paris Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paris Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61944. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paris Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Paris Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Paris Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Paris Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), 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 Paris Township’s likely range; Paris Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61944, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Paris Township adults…
Paris 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Paris Township
1 hospital in Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Paris Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Paris 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.
16% of Paris Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Paris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symmes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Buck Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stratton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Edgar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hunter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elbridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paris | C | 38% | 13.3% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Symmes Township, Buck Township, Stratton Township, Edgar Township, Hunter Township and Elbridge 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 Paris Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paris Township
Why doesn’t Paris 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 Paris Township.
What hospital is closest to Paris Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Paris Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paris 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.