Photo: formulanone from Huntsville, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Preemption Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Preemption Township differs from Illinois on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61231, 61281, 61279, 61486. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Preemption Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Preemption Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Preemption Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Preemption Township, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Preemption 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 Preemption Township’s likely range; Preemption Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61231, 61281, 61279, 61486, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Preemption Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Preemption Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 61% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Preemption Township’s median household income is $85,673; among the 10,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Preemption Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.3% (U.S. 11%); worried about having enough food, 12.3% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.9% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Preemption Township adults…
Preemption Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Preemption Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Preemption Township
No hospital or community health center in Preemption 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 Preemption 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 Preemption Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Preemption 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.
12.1% of Preemption Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Preemption Township and the towns around it
Preemption Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preemption Township | B− | 38.4% | 12.7% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Bowling Township | B− | 38.6% | 12.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Perryton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greene Township | B− | 37.7% | 12.2% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Grove Township | B | 38.1% | 11.9% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Rural Township | — | — | — | — |
Perryton Township and Rural 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 Preemption Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Preemption Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Preemption Township is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Preemption Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Preemption Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%16.8–22.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.5–16.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%30–47.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%33.8–42.8 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.4–43.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%27.7–35.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.5–10 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.7–17.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.4–17.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24%19.6–28.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.6–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%28.4–42.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.8–82.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.4–66 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.3–89.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%75.9–81.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.2–70.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62.3–79 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.7–25.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.4–37.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%19.9–27.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.1–14.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.3–11.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1%9.8–14.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%27.4–36.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.3–17.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Preemption Township
Is Preemption Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Preemption Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Preemption Township?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 47.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Preemption Township?
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo in Aledo, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Preemption Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Preemption Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.9%), 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 Preemption Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Preemption 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.