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≈ B−Health Grade
Health in Raymond Township · CDC PLACES 2025

Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Raymond Township is healthier than 73%

Raymond Township differs from Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 9 worse.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62560, 62538, 62015. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Raymond Township

Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Raymond Township

1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.1%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Raymond Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

More high blood pressure in Raymond Township, and more people treating it

37.8% 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 Raymond Township

1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓

Raymond Township is healthier than its income would predict

Against all U.S. towns, Raymond Township is healthier than 51%. Against the 9,650 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 73%. 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 Raymond Township’s likely range; Raymond Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62560, 62538, 62015, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.

Health Grade

What’s behind Raymond Township’s grade

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymond Township is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 36%).

B−Self-rated health19.1% · IL 18.6% · U.S. 19.4%
B−Physical distress14.4% · IL 12.2% · U.S. 13%
BMental distress16.5% · IL 15.6% · U.S. 15.9%
C+Obesity38% · IL 34% · U.S. 32.9%
C+Diabetes12.6% · IL 11.7% · U.S. 12%
B−Smoking14.7% smoke · IL 12.1% · U.S. 11.8%
BExercise23.5% · IL 23% · U.S. 24.7%
All U.S. towns we grade (21,250)Healthier than 51%
Less healthyHealthier
U.S. towns with similar incomes, $48K–$79K (9,650)Healthier than 73%

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). Raymond Township’s median household income is $63,500; among the 9,650 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.

A rough placement. CDC’s likely ranges are wide here: with every estimate at one end or the other, Raymond Township could be anywhere from C− to A−. The letter shows with “≈”. These are ZIP code figures (ZIP 62560,62538,62015), weighted by land area, which can reach past town lines.

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Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Raymond Township adults…

Raymond Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

10 of every 100 Raymond Township adults have had cancer
Illinois: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 9.5–11.6%
Better than ILWorseAbout the sameIllinois
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Raymond Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.

80%Yearly checkupIL 78%
65%Dentist visitIL 63%
89%Cholesterol checkIL 87%
67%Colon screeningIL 60%
71%MammogramIL 74%
79%Taking BP medsIL 76%
1 in 15
working-age adults has no health insurance
Raymond Township 6.7% · Illinois 1 in 10 (9.9%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois

Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.

Get no exercise 23.5%IL 23%
Sleep under 7 hours 34.3%IL 35.4%
Binge drink 17.6%IL 17.8%
Smoke cigarettes 14.7%IL 12.1%
0%10%20%30%40%
Raymond Township, betterRaymond Township, worseAbout the sameIllinois
Where Raymond Township gets moving

0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Getting care

Care in and near Raymond Township

No hospital or community health center in Raymond Township itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERHillsboro Area HospitalHillsboro · 10.3 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbySt. Francis Hospital★★★★★ · 10.4 miDirections →
+Low-cost careMacoupin, County ofLitchfield · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
10.3 mi
Hillsboro Area Hospital
Hillsboro · not rated
ERRural critical access
10.4 mi
St. Francis Hospital
Litchfield · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
10.6 mi
Macoupin, County of
5 sites · nearest in Litchfield
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
19.5 mi
Carlinville Area Hospital
Carlinville · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
21.3 mi
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
Taylorville · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
21.3 mi
Central Counties Health Centers - Christian County
Taylorville · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Raymond Township itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Raymond Township itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Raymond Township itself

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 Raymond 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).

Mind & connection

How Raymond Township adults are doing

About the same as Illinois on each measure.

1 in 3Raymond Township adults feel lonely
31.6% · IL 33.5% · About the same as IL
1 in 4Raymond Township adults lack social or emotional support
23% · IL 25.4% · About the same as IL
1 in 4Raymond Township adults have been diagnosed with depression
22.6% · IL 19.8% · About the same as IL
1 in 6Raymond Township adults are in frequent mental distress
16.5% · IL 15.6% · About the same as IL
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Raymond Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 8
Raymond Township adults worry about having enough food
11.8% · IL 15.9%
Better than IL
1 in 11
Raymond Township adults worry about keeping their housing
9.4% · IL 13.2%
Better than IL
1 in 16
Raymond Township adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.3% · IL 7.8%
Better than IL
1 in 15
Raymond Township adults lack reliable transportation
6.5% · IL 8%
Better than IL

11.6% of Raymond Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.

Around town

Raymond Township and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Rountree Township: 38.2%Zanesville Township: 37.8%Butler Grove Township: 37%Harvel Township: 37.8%King Township: 36.6%Irving Township: 40.3%Nokomis Township: 38.4%Ricks Township: 36.3%Shaws Point Township: 37%North Litchfield Township: 38%Pitman Township: 37.1%Litchfield: 38.8%Hillsboro Township: 40.3%Hillsboro: 41.6%Bois D'Arc Township: 37.6%Bear Creek Township: 36.1%Raymond Township: 38%Raymond TownshipRountree TownshipZanesville TownshipButler Grove TownshipHarvel TownshipKing TownshipHillsboro Area Hospital · Hillsboro · 10.3 miHSt. Francis Hospital · Litchfield · 10.4 mi · 2★ MedicareHSt. Francis Way Clinic · Litchfield · 10.6 mi+
Healthier than ILNear ILLess healthyHHospital+Health center
Obesity
#10 of 17 towns on this map, healthiest first
King Township36.6%
Butler Grove Township37%
Zanesville Township37.8%
Harvel Township37.8%
Raymond Township38%
Rountree Township38.2%
IL34%

Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
Raymond TownshipB−38%12.6%14.7%ZIP codes
Rountree Township————
Zanesville Township————
Butler Grove Township————
King Township————
Harvel Township————

Rountree Township, Zanesville Township, Butler Grove Township, King Township and Harvel Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

31%

of Raymond Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs15.2%
Thinking or memory13%
Hearing8%
Errands alone8.3%
Vision4.7%
Dressing or bathing3.9%
Illinois

Every CDC estimate for Raymond Township

Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.

On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Raymond Township is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Raymond Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.

Adults who…Raymond TownshipILU.S.vs IL
Overall health
Fair or poor health19.1%16.3–22.318.6%19.4%About the same
Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month)14.4%12.6–16.412.2%13%Worse
Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month)16.5%14.5–18.715.6%15.9%About the same
Conditions
Obesity38%30.4–46.534%32.9%About the same
Diabetes12.6%10.9–14.611.7%12%About the same
High blood pressure37.8%33.6–42.433%34.4%Worse
High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years)39.2%34.8–43.835.4%37.1%About the same
Arthritis31.1%27.6–3524.2%25.3%Worse
Asthma10.5%9.4–11.99.9%9.9%About the same
Cancer, other than skin cancer10.4%9.5–11.67.6%7.9%Worse
Coronary heart disease7.5%6.7–8.55.9%6.4%Worse
COPD8.6%7.3–106.3%6.3%Worse
Stroke3.9%3.5–4.33.3%3.4%Worse
Lost all teeth (ages 65+)14.3%11.6–17.510.3%12.3%Worse
Habits
Smoke cigarettes14.7%12.2–17.512.1%11.8%Worse
No exercise outside work23.5%19.3–28.323%24.7%About the same
Binge drinking17.6%14.8–2117.8%15.4%About the same
Sleep under 7 hours34.3%27.9–41.335.4%36%About the same
Checkups and coverage
No health insurance (ages 18–64)6.7%5.3–8.29.9%11%Better
Checkup in the past year79.7%76.3–82.977.8%77.4%About the same
Dentist visit in the past year65.3%61.7–6963.4%63.2%About the same
Cholesterol check in 5 years88.6%86.8–90.387.4%87.1%About the same
Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure)79.3%76.3–82.175.7%76.5%Better
Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75)67.2%62–72.360.2%65.5%Better
Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74)71.3%62.9–78.973.5%76.4%About the same
Mind and connection
Ever told they have depression22.6%19.4–26.519.8%20.6%About the same
Feel lonely31.6%26.9–36.833.5%32.5%About the same
Lack social and emotional support23%19.7–26.625.4%23.6%About the same
Everyday needs
Worried about having enough food11.8%9.6–14.215.9%15%Better
Worried about keeping housing9.4%7.9–11.213.2%12%Better
Threatened with a utility shut-off6.3%5.3–7.37.8%7.6%Better
Lack reliable transportation6.5%5.6–7.58%7.9%Better
Received SNAP (food stamps)11.6%9.3–14.113.8%11.6%About the same
Disability
Any disability31%26.7–35.827.6%30.1%About the same
Difficulty walking or climbing stairs15.2%12.9–17.612.8%13.6%Higher
Difficulty concentrating or remembering13%11.3–15.112.6%13.9%About the same
Hearing difficulty8%7.1–9.16.2%6.7%Higher
Vision difficulty4.7%4.1–5.34.8%5.4%About the same
Difficulty doing errands alone8.3%7.1–9.57.6%7.9%About the same
Difficulty dressing or bathing3.9%3.4–4.43.5%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 Raymond Township

Is Raymond Township a healthy place to live?

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymond Township is healthier than 51% 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 Raymond Township?

CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 46.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.

What hospital is closest to Raymond Township?

Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Raymond Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.

How many people in Raymond Township have no health insurance?

CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.2%), 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 Raymond Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.

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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.