Where Patterson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Patterson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62050, 62082, 62092. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patterson Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Patterson Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Patterson Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Patterson 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 Patterson Township’s likely range; Patterson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62050, 62082, 62092, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Patterson Township adults…
Patterson 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.
Care in and near Patterson Township
No hospital or community health center in Patterson 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 Patterson 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 Patterson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Patterson Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Patterson 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.
14.2% of Patterson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Patterson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Montezuma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pearl | — | — | — | — | |
| Roodhouse Township | D | 42.1% | 13.9% | 19.5% | ZIP 62082 |
| Walkerville Township | — | — | — | — |
Pearl Township, Montezuma Township, Pearl and Walkerville 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 Patterson Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Patterson Township
Why doesn’t Patterson 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 Patterson Township.
What hospital is closest to Patterson Township?
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Patterson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patterson 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.