Where Pleasant Ridge Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pleasant Ridge Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61741, 61739. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasant Ridge Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pleasant Ridge Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Pleasant Ridge Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Pleasant Ridge Township
The closest emergency room is Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 22 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Pleasant Ridge Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 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 Pleasant Ridge Township’s likely range; Pleasant Ridge Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61741, 61739, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pleasant Ridge Township adults…
Pleasant Ridge Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pleasant Ridge Township
No hospital or community health center in Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Pleasant Ridge 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.
2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasant Ridge Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Pleasant Ridge Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Pleasant Ridge 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.
Pleasant Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunemin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Forrest Township | B | 35.6% | 11.6% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Charlotte Township | — | — | — | — |
Saunemin Township and Charlotte 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 Pleasant Ridge Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pleasant Ridge Township
Why doesn’t Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge Township.
What hospital is closest to Pleasant Ridge Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Pleasant Ridge Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pleasant Ridge 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.