Where Rice Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rice Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61036, 61041. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rice Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Rice Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Rice Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rice Township, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rice Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.3% vs 77.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.9% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Rice Township’s likely range; Rice Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61036, 61041, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rice Township adults…
Rice Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rice Township is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rice Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rice Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Rice Township
No hospital or community health center in Rice 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 Rice 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.
16 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Rice Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Rice 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.
10.6% of Rice Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Rice 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 Galena Township | A− | 34.7% | 12.5% | 10.6% | ZIP 61036 |
| Hanover Township | C | 38.7% | 14.2% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Elizabeth Township | — | — | — | — |
Elizabeth 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 Rice Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rice Township
Why doesn’t Rice 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 Rice Township.
What hospital is closest to Rice Township?
Midwest Medical Center in Galena, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Rice Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rice 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.