Where Rector Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rector Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62930, 62869. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rector Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rector Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Rector Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rector Township
55.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Rector Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Rector Township’s likely range; Rector Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62930, 62869, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rector Township adults…
Rector Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rector Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Rector Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rector Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Rector 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.
Care in and near Rector Township
No hospital or community health center in Rector 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 Rector 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Rector Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Rector 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Eldorado Township | C− | 40.4% | 13.9% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mayberry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Omaha Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Branch Township | — | — | — | — |
Mayberry Township, Omaha Township and Long Branch 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 Rector Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rector Township
Why doesn’t Rector 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 Rector Township.
What hospital is closest to Rector Township?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Rector Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rector Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eldorado Rural Health Clinic in Eldorado, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rector 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.