Where Pitman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pitman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62533, 62572, 62560, 62538. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pitman Township
COPD and cancer run high in Pitman Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Pitman Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pitman Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Pitman Township is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Pitman Township’s likely range; Pitman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62533, 62572, 62560, 62538, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pitman Township adults…
Pitman Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Pitman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pitman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Pitman Township
No hospital or community health center in Pitman 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 Pitman 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pitman Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pitman Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Pitman 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.
Pitman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harvel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nilwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmersville | — | — | — | — | |
| Zanesville Township | — | — | — | — |
Bois D'Arc Township, Harvel Township, Nilwood Township, Farmersville and Zanesville 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 Pitman Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pitman Township
Why doesn’t Pitman 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 Pitman Township.
What hospital is closest to Pitman Township?
St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Pitman 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 Pitman 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.