Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Toulon Township is healthier than 66%
Toulon Township differs from Illinois on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61483, 61491. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Toulon Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Toulon Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Toulon Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Toulon Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Toulon Township is short on primary care and dental care
Toulon Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Toulon Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Toulon Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Toulon Township is healthier than 45%. Against the 9,527 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Toulon Township’s likely range; Toulon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61483, 61491, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Toulon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toulon Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 55% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Toulon Township’s median household income is $62,500; among the 9,527 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Toulon Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.4% (U.S. 11%); worried about keeping housing, 9.9% (U.S. 12%); threatened with a utility shut-off, 6.4% (U.S. 7.6%).
Out of every 100 Toulon Township adults…
Toulon Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Toulon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Toulon Township
1 community health center in Toulon Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Toulon 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Toulon Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Toulon 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.
12.4% of Toulon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Toulon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toulon Township | C+ | 38.1% | 12.9% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Goshen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Essex Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elmira Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Township | — | — | — | — |
Goshen Township, Essex Township, Elmira Township and Penn 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 Toulon Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Toulon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Toulon Township is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Toulon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Toulon Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17–23.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.7–16.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%29.6–47.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–15.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%34.4–43.8 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%34.8–44.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%27.7–35.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.7–10.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11–17 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.5–17.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%20.5–30.1 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–21 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%28–42.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6–9.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.7–83 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%57.4–65.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.6–89.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.4–82.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%58.6–69.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%67.4–77.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.1–27 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.4–38 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.2–27.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.4–15.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.3–11.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%10.1–14.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%28–37.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.7–18.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.6–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.5 | 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 Toulon Township
Is Toulon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toulon Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Toulon Township?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 47.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Toulon Township?
OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Toulon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Toulon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.1%), 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 Toulon Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Toulon 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.