Photo: Dual Freq · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Sangamon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Sangamon Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61884, 61854, 61856. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sangamon Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Sangamon Township’s lead shrinks
Sangamon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 5,642 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$151K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Sangamon Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.3%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Sangamon Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.1% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Sangamon Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 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 Sangamon Township’s likely range; Sangamon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61884, 61854, 61856, 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 Sangamon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sangamon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #233 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
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). Sangamon Township’s median household income is $120,771; among the 5,642 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$151K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Sangamon Township adults…
Sangamon Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sangamon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Sangamon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Sangamon Township
1 hospital in Sangamon 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 Sangamon 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.
9.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Sangamon Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sangamon 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.
Sangamon Township and the towns around it
Sangamon Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangamon Township | A− | 34.5% | 10.7% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Monticello Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Ridge Township | B+ | 35.1% | 11% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Scott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Goose Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mahomet Township | A | 31.1% | 9.3% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
Monticello Township and Scott Township: not graded. Goose Creek 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 Sangamon Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sangamon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sangamon Township is better than Illinois on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Sangamon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sangamon Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13–18.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.5–14.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.2–17.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%26.1–43.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9–12.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%30.6–39.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.5–43.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%24.7–32.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.5–11.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.6–14.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%15.9–24.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.4–22.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%27.6–41.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.4–7.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.6–82.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%64.5–71.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.6–91 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.7–81.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%62.8–73.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%70.9–79.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.1–25.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%26–36.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.3–26 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7–11.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.3–9.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.2–10.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%22.5–31.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.1–14.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–8.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Sangamon Township
Is Sangamon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sangamon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #233 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sangamon Township?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.1% and 43.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sangamon Township?
Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Sangamon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Sangamon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.1%), 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 Sangamon 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 Sangamon 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.