Robert and Elizabeth Muirhead House · Photo: Jim Roberts · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Plato Township is healthier than 54%
Plato Township differs from Illinois on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60124, 60140. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plato Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Plato Township’s lead shrinks
Plato Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 2,458 towns with similar household incomes ($116K–$194K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Plato Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Plato 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 ↓
Plato Township is an active town
Only 18.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Plato Township’s likely range; Plato Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60124, 60140, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Plato Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plato Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #107 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 75%.
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). Plato Township’s median household income is $154,851; among the 2,458 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($116K–$194K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plato 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.
7.4% of Plato Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Plato Township adults…
Plato Township runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Plato Township
No hospital or community health center in Plato 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 Plato 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 Plato Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Plato 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.
Plato Township and the towns around it
Plato Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plato Township | A | 32.2% | 9.9% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Elgin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burlington Township | A | 33.8% | 9.7% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Rutland Township | A | 32.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Campton Township | A | 32% | 9.3% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| Elgin | B | 35.8% | 12.1% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Campton Hills | A+ | 31.5% | 9.1% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Hampshire Township | — | — | — | — |
Elgin Township: the same community as Elgin, graded once. Hampshire Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plato Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plato Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plato Township is better than Illinois on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Plato Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plato Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%12.1–15.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%26.9–38 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.1–33.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31–38.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%21.1–27 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.5–8.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.5%15.5–22 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.7–22 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%28.3–39.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.2–80.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71%67.9–74.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.9–90.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.1–78.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.5–70.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.4–83.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.2–22.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.1–34.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.3–25.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.2–5.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.2%19.1–25.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5–6.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Plato Township
Is Plato Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plato Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #107 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plato Township?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 38%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plato Township?
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Plato Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Plato Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–7.9%), 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 Plato Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plato 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.