Where South Ross Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Ross Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61811, 61865, 60963, 61834. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Ross Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in South Ross Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, South Ross Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in South Ross 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 Ross Township’s likely range; South Ross Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61811, 61865, 60963, 61834, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Ross Township adults…
South Ross Township runs above IL on 7 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.
4.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Ross Township
No hospital or community health center in South Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How South Ross Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 South Ross 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.
12.9% of South Ross Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Ross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Township | C | 42.2% | 13.4% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Newell Township | C | 43.4% | 13.4% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Middlefork Township | B− | 40% | 12.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Blount Township | C− | 44.3% | 14% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Ross Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Ross Township
Why doesn’t South Ross 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 South Ross Township.
What hospital is closest to South Ross Township?
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, 10.7 miles in a straight line from South Ross Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Ross 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.