Where Perry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62323, 62340, 62362. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perry Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Perry Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Perry Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Perry Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More Perry Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 23% 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 Perry Township’s likely range; Perry Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62323, 62340, 62362, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Perry Township adults…
Perry Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Perry Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Perry Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Perry Township
No hospital or community health center in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Perry Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Perry Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Perry 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.
18.6% of Perry Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Perry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Griggsville Township | D | 42.1% | 14.2% | 18.8% | ZIP 62340 |
| Chambersburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elkhorn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Salem Township | — | — | — | — |
Fairmount Township, Chambersburg Township, Elkhorn Township and New Salem 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 Perry Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Perry Township
Why doesn’t Perry 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 Perry Township.
What hospital is closest to Perry Township?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Perry 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 Perry 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.