Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Prophetstown Township is healthier than 70%
Prophetstown Township differs from Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61277. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prophetstown Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Prophetstown Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Prophetstown Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Prophetstown Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Prophetstown Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Prophetstown Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Prophetstown Township is healthier than 54%. Against the 10,411 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 70%. Health Grade ↓
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 Prophetstown Township’s likely range; Prophetstown Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61277, 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 Prophetstown Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prophetstown Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 61% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Prophetstown Township’s median household income is $68,618; among the 10,411 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Prophetstown Township adults…
Prophetstown Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prophetstown 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Prophetstown Township
No hospital or community health center in Prophetstown 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 Prophetstown 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 Prophetstown Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Prophetstown 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.
11.3% of Prophetstown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Prophetstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prophetstown Township | B− | 35.4% | 12.5% | 14.6% | ZIP 61277 |
| Lyndon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fenton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yorktown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Portland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tampico Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hume Township | — | — | — | — |
Lyndon Township, Fenton Township, Yorktown Township, Portland Township, Tampico Township, Fairfield Township and Hume 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 Prophetstown Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prophetstown Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prophetstown Township is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Prophetstown Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prophetstown Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.9–22.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–15.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%28.6–42.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.8–41.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.5–43.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.7–34.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.2–12.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.4–16.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.4–28.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.9–20.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28–40.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.1–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.7–82 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%61.8–68.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.6–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.6–71.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%64–78.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.9–25.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.1–37 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.4–28 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10–14.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.2–11.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.4–13.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.6–35.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.1–17.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Prophetstown Township
Is Prophetstown Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prophetstown Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Prophetstown Township?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 42.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prophetstown Township?
Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Prophetstown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Prophetstown Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.9%), 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 Prophetstown 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 Prophetstown 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.