Where Sheridan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sheridan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62671, 62656, 62643. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sheridan Township
Cancer runs high in Sheridan Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sheridan 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 Sheridan Township is insured
Only 6.5% 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 Sheridan Township’s likely range; Sheridan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62671, 62656, 62643, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sheridan Township adults…
Sheridan Township runs above IL on 1 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.
10.5% of Sheridan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sheridan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Sheridan Township
No hospital or community health center in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sheridan 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.
Sheridan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Corwin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Lincoln Township | C+ | 38.8% | 11.7% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Mason City Township: not graded. Corwin Township and Prairie 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 Sheridan Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sheridan Township
Why doesn’t Sheridan 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 Sheridan Township.
What hospital is closest to Sheridan Township?
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Sheridan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sheridan Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln in Lincoln, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sheridan 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.