Photo: KWayne1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Sterling Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sterling Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61081. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterling Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Sterling Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Sterling Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sterling Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Sterling 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 Sterling Township’s likely range; Sterling Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61081, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sterling Township adults…
Sterling Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sterling 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.
5.5 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Care in and near Sterling Township
1 hospital in Sterling Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sterling 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 Sterling Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sterling 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.
14.9% of Sterling Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Township | C | 38% | 14.3% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Sterling | C+ | 37.4% | 13.8% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Hopkins Township | C+ | 36.5% | 13.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Palmyra Township | C+ | 39.5% | 13.1% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock Falls | C− | 38.6% | 14.4% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Jordan 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 Sterling Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sterling Township
Why doesn’t Sterling 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 Sterling Township.
What hospital is closest to Sterling Township?
CGH Medical Center in Sterling, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Sterling Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sterling Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whiteside CHD - Rock Falls in Rock Falls, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sterling 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.