Where Rutledge Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rutledge Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61842, 61735, 61752. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rutledge Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Rutledge Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Rutledge Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rutledge Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Rutledge Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rutledge Township’s likely range; Rutledge Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61842, 61735, 61752, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rutledge Township adults…
Rutledge Township runs above IL on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Rutledge Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Rutledge Township
No hospital or community health center in Rutledge 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 Rutledge 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 Rutledge Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Rutledge Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Rutledge 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.
Rutledge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Witt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Santa Anna Township | B− | 37.7% | 12.1% | 15% | ZIP 61842 |
| Empire Township | A− | 35.5% | 10.2% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
De Witt Township and Wilson 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 Rutledge Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rutledge Township
Why doesn’t Rutledge 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 Rutledge Township.
What hospital is closest to Rutledge Township?
Warner Hospital and Health Services in Clinton, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Rutledge 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 Rutledge 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.