Photo: NatFee · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Timber Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Timber Township differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61533, 61547, 61539. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Timber Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Timber Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Timber Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Timber Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Timber 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 Timber Township’s likely range; Timber Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61533, 61547, 61539, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Timber Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Timber Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 71% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Timber Township’s median household income is $73,730; among the 10,815 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Timber Township adults…
Timber 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Timber Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Timber Township
No hospital or community health center in Timber 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 Timber 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 Timber Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Timber Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Timber Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Timber 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.
Timber Township and the towns around it
Timber Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Township | B | 34.3% | 12.2% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Lake Township | B− | 37.1% | 12.3% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Orion Township | C | 39.1% | 12.8% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Kingston Mines | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | A− | 32.1% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hollis Township | B+ | 33.1% | 11.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Banner Township | — | — | — | — |
Kingston Mines and Banner 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 Timber Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Timber Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Timber Township is better than Illinois on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Timber Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Timber Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16–21.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%27.5–41.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.4–14 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%32.8–41.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35–43.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%25.8–32.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.2–9.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.4–17.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.6–17.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.4–26.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.8–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%29.7–42.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.4–8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.6–81.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.8–66.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.8–89.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.8–80.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.8–69.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.7–79.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.1–27.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.1–37.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.5–26.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.2–14.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.9–14 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%25.7–34.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.2–16.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Timber Township
Is Timber Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Timber Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Timber Township?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 41.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Timber Township?
Carle Health Pekin Hospital in Pekin, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Timber Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Timber Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Timber Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Timber 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.