On CDC estimates, Phillips Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Phillips Township differs from Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62827, 62821. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Phillips Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Phillips Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Phillips Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Phillips Township
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Phillips Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Phillips Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Phillips Township is healthier than 19%. Against the 6,967 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 38%. Health Grade ↓
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 Phillips Township’s likely range; Phillips Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62827, 62821, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Phillips Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Phillips Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 33% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Phillips Township’s median household income is $53,550; among the 6,967 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Phillips Township adults…
Phillips Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Phillips Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Phillips Township
No hospital or community health center in Phillips 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 Phillips 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).
How Phillips Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Phillips Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Phillips 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.
17.6% of Phillips Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Phillips Township and the towns around it
Phillips Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Township | C− | 39.6% | 14.5% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hawthorne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gray Township | C− | 39.2% | 14.2% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Burnt Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carmi Township | C− | 38.6% | 14.8% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Hawthorne Township and Burnt Prairie 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 Phillips Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Phillips Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Phillips Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Phillips Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Phillips Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%20.2–27 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.1–20.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%30.8–48.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.6–16.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%36.3–45.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.1–44.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.8%29.1–36.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.4%16.6–24.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.4–21.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.2–33.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.5–20 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%29.2–43.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.6–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.5–82.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%53.2–61.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.4–88.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.4–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.3–69.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.3%62.7–73.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.3–27.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27–38.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.1–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.6–19.6 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10–14.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7–9.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%14.4–20.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.5–40 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.8–21 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Phillips Township
Is Phillips Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Phillips Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Phillips Township?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 48.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Phillips Township?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Phillips Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Phillips Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–10.2%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Phillips Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Phillips 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.