Where Southwest Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Southwest Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62466, 62421, 62449. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southwest Township
Dental care lags in Southwest Township
56.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Southwest Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Southwest Township
1 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (9.9%), vs 7.8% across Illinois. No reliable transportation (9.8% vs 8%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
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 Southwest Township’s likely range; Southwest Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62466, 62421, 62449, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Southwest Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Southwest Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Southwest Township adults…
Southwest Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Southwest Township
No hospital or community health center in Southwest 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 Southwest 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).
How Southwest Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Southwest Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Southwest 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.
Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Petty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Honey Creek Township | C+ | 40% | 12.6% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Ste. Marie Township | — | — | — | — |
Martin Township, Petty Township and Ste. Marie 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 Southwest Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Southwest Township
Why doesn’t Southwest 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 Southwest Township.
What hospital is closest to Southwest Township?
Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Southwest Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southwest 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.