Where Stanton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stanton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61873, 61802. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stanton Township
Fewer Stanton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Stanton Township is insured
Only 6.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Stanton Township’s likely range; Stanton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61873, 61802, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Stanton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stanton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Stanton Township adults…
Stanton Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stanton Township
No hospital or community health center in Stanton 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 Stanton 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Stanton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Stanton 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.
Stanton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Township | A− | 32.3% | 10% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Ogden Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.9% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Somer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Compromise Township | B | 33.7% | 11.8% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
Somer 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 Stanton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stanton Township
Why doesn’t Stanton 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 Stanton Township.
What hospital is closest to Stanton Township?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Stanton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stanton Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Wic Clinic in Rantoul, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stanton 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.