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 61273, 61264, 61240, 61281. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rural Township
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Rural Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.7%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Rural Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rural Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Rural Township is insured
Only 6.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 61273, 61264, 61240, 61281, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rural Township adults…
Rural Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rural Township is an older town: 39% 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Rural Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
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).
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Township | B− | 38.6% | 12.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Grove Township | B | 38.1% | 11.9% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Western Township | A− | 35.5% | 10.6% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Coal Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coyne Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Preemption Township | B− | 38.4% | 12.7% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Colona Township | A− | 35.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Blackhawk Township | B− | 39% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Coal Valley Township: not graded. Coyne Center: 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 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?
Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Rural Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rural Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care, Inc. - the Project in Moline, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
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.