On CDC estimates, South Ottawa Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
South Ottawa Township trails Illinois on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61350. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Ottawa Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in South Ottawa Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, South Ottawa Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in South Ottawa Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Ottawa Township’s likely range; South Ottawa Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61350, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind South Ottawa Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Ottawa Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #539 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 54% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 37%).
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 Ottawa Township’s median household income is $84,054; among the 10,463 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 South Ottawa Township adults…
South Ottawa 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Ottawa Township
No hospital or community health center in South Ottawa 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 South Ottawa 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 Ottawa Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How South Ottawa Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 South Ottawa 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.
14.4% of South Ottawa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Ottawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ottawa Township · Ottawa Township | C+ | 37.8% | 12.5% | 15.3% | ZIP 61350 |
| Fall River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Farm Ridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deer Park Township | — | — | — | — |
South Ottawa Township and Ottawa Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Fall River Township, Farm Ridge Township and Deer Park 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 South Ottawa Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Ottawa 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 Ottawa Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside South Ottawa 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 Ottawa Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.7–23 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%29.6–46.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.7–14.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.3–41.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.1–42.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.3–33.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.4–15.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.2–17.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%20.9–29.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.8–21.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%28.7–42.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.6–82 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%56.5–64.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.7–88.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.6–80.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59–69.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%61.7–78.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.3–26.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.6–39.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%20.9–28.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%12.7–17.4 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10–13.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.3–16.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%27.6–36.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.5–17.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.6–16 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–8.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 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 Ottawa Township
Is South Ottawa Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Ottawa Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #539 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Ottawa Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 61350, which South Ottawa Township shares with Ottawa Township) have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 46.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Ottawa Township?
OSF Saint Elizabeth MDL Ctr in Peru, 13.9 miles in a straight line from South Ottawa Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Ottawa Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.1%), 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 Ottawa Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−. The figures are ZIP code 61350’s, shared with Ottawa Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Ottawa 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.