Where Pleasant Valley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pleasant Valley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61028, 61085, 61053. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasant Valley Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pleasant Valley Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Pleasant Valley Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pleasant Valley Township, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Pleasant Valley Township
The closest emergency room is FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Pleasant Valley Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 12.1% 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 Pleasant Valley Township’s likely range; Pleasant Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61028, 61085, 61053, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pleasant Valley Township adults…
Pleasant Valley Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pleasant Valley Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pleasant Valley Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasant Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Pleasant Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Pleasant Valley 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 Valley 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.
5.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Pleasant Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Pleasant Valley 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.
12.8% of Pleasant Valley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Pleasant Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derinda Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Berreman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stockton Township | B− | 37.8% | 13.3% | 14.6% | ZIP 61085 |
Derinda Township, Berreman Township and Woodland 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 Valley Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pleasant Valley Township
Why doesn’t Pleasant Valley 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 Valley Township.
What hospital is closest to Pleasant Valley Township?
FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Pleasant Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pleasant Valley 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.