Where Somer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Somer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61802, 61822, 61878. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somer Township
Out of every 100 Somer Township adults…
On every condition, Somer Township is about the same as Illinois. Tap one to see it as people.
Somer Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Somer Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Somer Township
No hospital or community health center in Somer 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 Somer 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Somer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Somer Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Somer 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.
13.2% of Somer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Somer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Township | B+ | 32.4% | 10.1% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Urbana | A− | 30.6% | 8.4% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Champaign City Township | A− | 31.4% | 9.3% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Champaign | B+ | 31.2% | 8.2% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Urbana Township | B+ | 33.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Hensley Township | A | 30.2% | 9.8% | 9.7% | ZIP 61822 |
| Stanton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rantoul Township | — | — | — | — |
Stanton Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Rantoul Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Somer Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Somer Township
Why doesn’t Somer 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 Somer Township.
What hospital is closest to Somer Township?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Somer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Somer Township?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Promise Healthcare - Kenyon Road in Champaign, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Somer 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.