Where Richfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62312, 62347, 62365. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richfield Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Richfield 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. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.9%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Richfield Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Richfield Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Richfield Township’s likely range; Richfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62312, 62347, 62365, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richfield Township adults…
Richfield Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richfield Township is an older town: 29% 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 Richfield Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Richfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Richfield 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 Richfield 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 Richfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Richfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Richfield 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.
12.8% of Richfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Richfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Township | C | 40.3% | 13.5% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Payson Township | B | 38% | 11.4% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | B | 37.9% | 10.9% | 14.6% | ZIP 62347 |
| Beverly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hadley Township | — | — | — | — |
Beverly Township and Hadley 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 Richfield Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richfield Township
Why doesn’t Richfield 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 Richfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Richfield Township?
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Richfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richfield 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.