Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Tennessee Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tennessee Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62326, 62374, 61420. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tennessee Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Tennessee Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Tennessee Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tennessee Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Tennessee Township, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Tennessee Township’s likely range; Tennessee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62326, 62374, 61420, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Tennessee Township adults…
Tennessee Township runs above IL on 8 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Tennessee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Tennessee Township
No hospital or community health center in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Tennessee 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.
13.7% of Tennessee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamoine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colchester Township | B− | 37.2% | 13.1% | 15.3% | ZIP 62326 |
| Hire Township | — | — | — | — |
Hancock Township, Lamoine Township and Hire 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 Tennessee Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tennessee Township
Why doesn’t Tennessee 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 Tennessee Township.
What hospital is closest to Tennessee Township?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.