Where Rural Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rural Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62510, 62571, 62557. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rural Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Rural Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Rural Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rural Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Rural Township, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Rural Township’s likely range; Rural Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62510, 62571, 62557, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rural Township adults…
Rural Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rural Township is an older town: 34% 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 Rural 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rural Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Rural Township
No hospital or community health center in Rural 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 Rural 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).
How Rural Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Rural 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.
14.5% of Rural Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Rural 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tower Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Assumption Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Flat Branch Township | — | — | — | — |
Ridge Township, Tower Hill Township and Flat Branch Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Assumption Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rural Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rural Township
Why doesn’t Rural 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 Rural Township.
What hospital is closest to Rural Township?
Pana Community Hospital in Pana, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Rural 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 Rural 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.