On CDC estimates, South Moline Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
South Moline Township trails Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61265, 61244. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Moline Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Moline Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, South Moline Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in South Moline Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
South Moline Township has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Care is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Genesis Medical Center-Illini in Silvis, 3.3 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 South Moline Township’s likely range; South Moline Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61265, 61244, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind South Moline Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Moline Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #575 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 51% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). South Moline Township’s median household income is $67,829; among the 10,315 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Moline Township adults…
South Moline Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Moline Township
1 community health center in South Moline 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 South Moline 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of South Moline Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How South Moline Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 South Moline 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.
17.3% of South Moline Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Moline Township and the towns around it
South Moline Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Moline Township | C+ | 40% | 13.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Moline Township | C+ | 39.8% | 13% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Moline | C+ | 39.7% | 12.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Hampton Township | C+ | 39.9% | 13.2% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| East Moline | C+ | 40.5% | 13.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Coal Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blackhawk Township | B− | 39% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rock Island · South Rock Island Township | C | 40.9% | 13.5% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Coal Valley Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Moline Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Moline Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Moline Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside South Moline Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Moline Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.2–24.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%32.6–48 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.4–15.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%31.8–40.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.6–41.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.2–31.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.2–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.6–17.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.7–16.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.6–30 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.7–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%29.6–43.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.6–81.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.2–63.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.5–88 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.5–80.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%58.6–69 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%62.9–79.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.2–23.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.3–39 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.3–28.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18%15.7–20.5 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%15.2–19.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27.7–36.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.6–17.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.7–16.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 South Moline Township
Is South Moline Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Moline Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #575 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Moline Township?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 48%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Moline Township?
Genesis HLTH System Dba Genesis MDL Ctr-Illini in Silvis, 3.3 miles in a straight line from South Moline Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Moline Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.7%), 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 South Moline Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Moline 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.