Where Suez Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Suez Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61412, 61231, 61486. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Suez Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Suez Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Suez Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Suez Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Suez Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. 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 Suez Township’s likely range; Suez Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61412, 61231, 61486, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Suez Township adults…
Suez Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Suez Township is an older town: 28% 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 Suez Township as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Suez Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Suez Township
No hospital or community health center in Suez 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 Suez 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 Suez Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Suez Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Suez 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.
Suez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Township | B− | 37.7% | 12.2% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ohio Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Henderson Township | — | — | — | — |
Spring Grove Township: not graded. Ohio Grove Township and North Henderson 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 Suez Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Suez Township
Why doesn’t Suez 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 Suez Township.
What hospital is closest to Suez Township?
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo in Aledo, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Suez 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 Suez 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.