Henry Ahrens House · Photo: Esvobod2 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tuscola Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tuscola Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61953. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tuscola Township
Cancer and COPD run high in Tuscola Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Tuscola Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Tuscola Township
The closest emergency room is Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation is closer (13.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Tuscola 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 Tuscola Township’s likely range; Tuscola Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61953, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Tuscola Township adults…
Tuscola Township runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tuscola Township
No hospital or community health center in Tuscola 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 Tuscola 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Tuscola Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Tuscola Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Tuscola Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Tuscola 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.
Tuscola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garrett Township | B− | 37.6% | 11.8% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Camargo Township | B | 37.7% | 11.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pesotum Township | — | — | — | — |
Arcola Township: not graded. Pesotum 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 Tuscola Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tuscola Township
Why doesn’t Tuscola 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 Tuscola Township.
What hospital is closest to Tuscola Township?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Tuscola Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tuscola 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.