Where Swan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61473, 61415. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swan Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Swan Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Swan Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Swan Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Swan 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 ↓
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 Swan Township’s likely range; Swan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61473, 61415, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Swan Township adults…
Swan Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Swan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Swan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Swan Township
No hospital or community health center in Swan 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 Swan 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 Swan Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Swan 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.
Swan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Point Pleasant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walnut Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roseville Township | B | 36.6% | 12.9% | 14% | ZIP codes |
Greenbush Township, Point Pleasant Township and Walnut Grove 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 Swan Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Swan Township
Why doesn’t Swan 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 Swan Township.
What hospital is closest to Swan Township?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Swan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Swan 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.