Where Tompkins Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tompkins Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61447, 61462, 61478. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tompkins Township
COPD and cancer run high in Tompkins Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Tompkins Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Tompkins Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills 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 Tompkins Township’s likely range; Tompkins Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61447, 61462, 61478, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Tompkins Township adults…
Tompkins Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Tompkins Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Tompkins Township
No hospital or community health center in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tompkins Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Tompkins Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Tompkins 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.
Tompkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Biggsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ellison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monmouth Township | — | — | — | — |
Lenox Township, Biggsville Township, Ellison Township and Hale Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Monmouth Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tompkins Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tompkins Township
Why doesn’t Tompkins 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 Tompkins Township.
What hospital is closest to Tompkins Township?
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Tompkins Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tompkins Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eagle View Community Health System Monmouth Clinic in Monmouth, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tompkins 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.