Where Prairie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prairie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61924, 61870. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prairie Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Prairie Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Prairie Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Prairie Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Prairie Township, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Prairie Township’s likely range; Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61924, 61870, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Prairie Township adults…
Prairie Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prairie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Prairie Township
No hospital or community health center in Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Prairie 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.
15.6% of Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Township | C | 42.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Brouilletts Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ross Township | C | 38.6% | 14.5% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Edgar Township | — | — | — | — |
Brouilletts Creek Township and Edgar 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 Prairie Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prairie Township
Why doesn’t Prairie 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 Prairie Township.
What hospital is closest to Prairie Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Prairie 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 Prairie 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.