Where Shirland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shirland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61072, 61079, 61024. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shirland Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Shirland Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Shirland Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Shirland Township is insured
Only 6.4% 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 Shirland Township’s likely range; Shirland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61072, 61079, 61024, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shirland Township adults…
Shirland Township runs above IL on 2 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.
8.8% of Shirland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shirland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Shirland Township
No hospital or community health center in Shirland 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 Shirland 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.
22 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Shirland Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Shirland 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.
Shirland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laona Township | B+ | 37.6% | 11.8% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockton Township | B+ | 38.4% | 11.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Harrison 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 Shirland Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shirland Township
Why doesn’t Shirland 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 Shirland Township.
What hospital is closest to Shirland Township?
Beloit Health System in Beloit, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Shirland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shirland Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Beloit Area Community Health Center in Beloit, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shirland 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.