Where Scotland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scotland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61455. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scotland Township
Mental distress runs high in Scotland Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.7%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 25.3%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Scotland Township
1 in 8 adults lack reliable transportation (13%), vs 8% across Illinois. Food insecurity (22% vs 15.9%) and utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Scotland Township
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Scotland Township’s likely range; Scotland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61455, which may reach past town lines.
How Scotland Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Scotland Township runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Scotland 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.
23.9% of Scotland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scotland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Scotland Township adults…
Scotland Township runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Scotland Township
No hospital or community health center in Scotland 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 Scotland 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.
Scotland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb City Township | C+ | 38.2% | 10.9% | 14.7% | ZIP 61455 |
| Macomb | C+ | 38.6% | 10.7% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Industry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chalmers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Macomb Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Salem Township | — | — | — | — |
Industry Township, Chalmers Township, Macomb Township and New Salem 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 Scotland Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Scotland Township
Why doesn’t Scotland 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 Scotland Township.
What hospital is closest to Scotland Township?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Scotland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scotland 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.