Photo: Ben Jacobson (Kranar Drogin) · CC BY 2.5Where Pine Rock Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Rock Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61015, 61061, 61006. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Rock Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Pine Rock Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Pine Rock Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine Rock Township, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Pine Rock Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 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 Pine Rock Township’s likely range; Pine Rock Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61015, 61061, 61006, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pine Rock Township adults…
Pine Rock Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Rock 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.
9.5% of Pine Rock Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Pine Rock Township
No hospital or community health center in Pine Rock 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 Pine Rock 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pine Rock Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Pine Rock 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.
Pine Rock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon-Nashua Township | C+ | 41% | 13.2% | 14.9% | ZIP 61061 |
| Marion Township | B+ | 38.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lafayette Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockvale Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.8% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Lafayette 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 Pine Rock Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Rock Township
Why doesn’t Pine Rock 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 Pine Rock Township.
What hospital is closest to Pine Rock Township?
Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Pine Rock 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 Pine Rock 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.