Trobaugh-Good House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, South Wheatland Township is healthier than 28%
South Wheatland Township differs from Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62521, 62544, 62532. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Wheatland Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in South Wheatland Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, South Wheatland Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
South Wheatland Township trails towns with similar incomes
South Wheatland Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, and only 28% of the 9,383 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$118K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in South Wheatland Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), 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 Wheatland Township’s likely range; South Wheatland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62521, 62544, 62532, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind South Wheatland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Wheatland Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #513 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 59% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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 Wheatland Township’s median household income is $94,427; among the 9,383 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 28%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where South Wheatland Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.4% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 South Wheatland Township adults…
South Wheatland Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Wheatland Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Wheatland Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near South Wheatland Township
No hospital or community health center in South Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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 Wheatland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How South Wheatland Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 South Wheatland 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 Wheatland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Wheatland Township and the towns around it
South Wheatland Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 Wheatland Township | B− | 40.9% | 12.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Decatur Township | C− | 43.8% | 14.2% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Long Creek Township | B− | 40.7% | 12.7% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Zion | A− | 37.2% | 9.6% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Decatur | C− | 44.4% | 14.5% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| South Macon Township | B+ | 38.2% | 11.2% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Zion Township | B− | 39.9% | 12.1% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Blue Mound Township | — | — | — | — |
Blue Mound 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 Wheatland Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Wheatland 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 Wheatland Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside South Wheatland 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 Wheatland Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.2–22.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–15.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%32.9–49.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.3–43.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%34.9–44.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.7–33.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.3–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.1–15.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.4–17 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.2–28.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.7–20 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%29.8–43.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%75.8–82.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%58.9–66.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.5–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.5–81.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.3–70 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%62.2–79 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.2–25.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.2–38.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.4–29.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.3–16.8 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10–13.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.4–16.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%26.9–35.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.3–17.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.7–15 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.3 | 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 Wheatland Township
Is South Wheatland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Wheatland Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #513 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Wheatland Township?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 49.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Wheatland Township?
St. Marys Hospital in Decatur, 3.9 miles in a straight line from South Wheatland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Wheatland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.8%), 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 Wheatland Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Wheatland 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.