Where Valley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61491, 61479, 61559. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Valley Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Valley Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Valley Township, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Valley Township is short on primary care and dental care
Valley 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 ↓
Fewer Valley 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 Valley Township’s likely range; Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61491, 61479, 61559, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Valley Township adults…
Valley Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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.
How Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Valley 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.
Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Township | — | — | — | — | |
| La Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Akron Township | — | — | — | — |
Essex Township, La Prairie Township and Penn Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Akron Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valley Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Township
Why doesn’t Valley 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 Valley Township.
What hospital is closest to Valley Township?
Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Valley Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Partnership of Illinois in Princeville, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley 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.