Where Rantoul Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rantoul Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61866, 61878. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rantoul Township
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Rantoul Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Rantoul Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rantoul Township
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rantoul Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 8%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rantoul Township’s likely range; Rantoul Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61866, 61878, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rantoul Township adults…
Rantoul Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rantoul Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Rantoul Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Rantoul Township
1 community health center in Rantoul 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 Rantoul 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Rantoul Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rantoul Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Rantoul 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.
Rantoul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Township | C | 37.6% | 13% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Condit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Compromise Township | B | 33.7% | 11.8% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Somer Township | — | — | — | — |
Condit Township and Somer 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 Rantoul Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rantoul Township
Why doesn’t Rantoul 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 Rantoul Township.
What hospital is closest to Rantoul Township?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Rantoul Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rantoul Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Wic Clinic in Rantoul, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rantoul 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.