Where Waldo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waldo Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61744, 61740. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waldo Township
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Waldo Township
The closest emergency room is Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Waldo Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Waldo Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Waldo Township is insured
Only 6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Waldo Township’s likely range; Waldo Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61744, 61740, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Waldo Township
No hospital or community health center in Waldo 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 Waldo 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).
Out of every 100 Waldo Township adults…
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Waldo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waldo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Waldo Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Waldo 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.
Waldo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Township | B | 34.5% | 11.7% | 13.7% | ZIP 61740 |
| Panola Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pike Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gridley Township | A− | 34.5% | 10.2% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
Panola Township and Pike 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 Waldo Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waldo Township
Why doesn’t Waldo 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 Waldo Township.
What hospital is closest to Waldo Township?
Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Waldo Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waldo 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.