Photo: A. McMurray A mcmurray · CC BY 2.5Where Sandwich Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sandwich Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60548. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandwich Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Sandwich Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.2%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Sandwich Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sandwich 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 ↓
Sandwich Township has a top-rated hospital
Valley West Community 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 Sandwich Township’s likely range; Sandwich Township’s figures come from ZIP code 60548, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sandwich Township adults…
Sandwich Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Sandwich Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Sandwich Township
1 hospital in Sandwich 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 Sandwich 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.
5 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sandwich Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Sandwich Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sandwich 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.
Sandwich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somonauk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Rock Township | B+ | 40.9% | 10.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Squaw Grove Township | B | 36.2% | 11.6% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Northville Township | B+ | 37% | 10.8% | 14% | ZIP codes |
Somonauk Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sandwich Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sandwich Township
Why doesn’t Sandwich 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 Sandwich Township.
What hospital is closest to Sandwich Township?
Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Sandwich 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 Sandwich 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.