Frederick Squires House · Photo: Esvobod2 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pesotum Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pesotum Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61863, 61880, 61872. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pesotum Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Pesotum Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.9%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Pesotum Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Pesotum Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pesotum Township’s likely range; Pesotum Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61863, 61880, 61872, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pesotum Township adults…
Pesotum Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pesotum Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pesotum Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pesotum 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.
8.4% of Pesotum Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Pesotum Township
No hospital or community health center in Pesotum 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 Pesotum 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pesotum Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Pesotum 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.
Pesotum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadorus Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crittenden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tolono Township | A | 31.1% | 9.5% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Tuscola Township | — | — | — | — |
Sadorus Township and Crittenden Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Tuscola Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pesotum Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pesotum Township
Why doesn’t Pesotum 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 Pesotum Township.
What hospital is closest to Pesotum Township?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Pesotum Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pesotum 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.