Where Sunbury Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunbury Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61313, 60460, 61319, 60470. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunbury Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Sunbury Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), 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: 9.4%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Sunbury Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sunbury Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Sunbury Township
The closest emergency room is Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Sunbury Township’s likely range; Sunbury Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61313, 60460, 61319, 60470, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sunbury Township adults…
Sunbury Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Sunbury Township
No hospital or community health center in Sunbury 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 Sunbury 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 Sunbury Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Sunbury Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sunbury Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Sunbury 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.
14.5% of Sunbury Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sunbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newtown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nevada Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Allen Township | — | — | — | — |
Esmen Township, Newtown Township, Nevada Township and Allen 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 Sunbury Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunbury Township
Why doesn’t Sunbury 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 Sunbury Township.
What hospital is closest to Sunbury Township?
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Sunbury 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 Sunbury 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.