Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Robinson Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Robinson Township differs from Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62454. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Robinson Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Robinson Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Robinson Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Robinson Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Robinson Township has a top-rated hospital
Crawford Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Robinson Township’s likely range; Robinson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62454, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Robinson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robinson Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #473 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 66% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Robinson Township’s median household income is $78,105; among the 10,818 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Robinson Township adults…
Robinson Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
8.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Robinson Township
1 hospital in Robinson 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 Robinson 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 Robinson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Robinson Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Robinson 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.
12.9% of Robinson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Robinson Township and the towns around it
Robinson Township has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Township | B− | 39.6% | 11.7% | 14.8% | ZIP 62454 |
| Oblong Township | C+ | 40% | 12.8% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Honey Creek Township | C+ | 40% | 12.6% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hutsonville Township | — | — | — | — |
Prairie Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Hutsonville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Robinson Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Robinson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Robinson Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Robinson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Robinson Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.7–21.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%31.3–48.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%32.8–41.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.2–42.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%24.8–31.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.3–12.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.6–17.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%19.2–27.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.4–22.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%28.5–43.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.1–10.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.2–81.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%56.4–64.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.7–88.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.4–79.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.3–69.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%62–79.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.4–25.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.4–38.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%20.9–28.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.5–16 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.6–13.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%10.9–15.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26.2–34.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.2–16.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12–15.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.5% | 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 Robinson Township
Is Robinson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robinson Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #473 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Robinson Township?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 48.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Robinson Township?
Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, 0.1 miles in a straight line from Robinson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Robinson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.1%), 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 Robinson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Robinson 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. 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.