Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Where Quincy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Quincy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62301, 62305. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quincy Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Quincy Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Quincy Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Quincy Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Quincy Township has a top-rated hospital
Blessing Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Quincy Township’s likely range; Quincy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62301, 62305, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Quincy Township adults…
Quincy Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 30 parks and preserves
Care in and near Quincy Township
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Quincy Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Quincy 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Quincy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Quincy Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Quincy 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.
14.9% of Quincy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Quincy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | C+ | 38.8% | 12.6% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Melrose Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.6% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Riverside Township | B+ | 36.5% | 11.7% | 13% | ZIP 62305 |
| Ellington Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.5% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Quincy Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Quincy Township
Why doesn’t Quincy 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 Quincy Township.
What hospital is closest to Quincy Township?
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Quincy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Quincy Township?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Quincy in Quincy, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quincy 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.