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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62373, 62379, 62351, 62380. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walker Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Walker Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Walker Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Walker Township, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Walker Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 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 Walker Township’s likely range; Walker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62373, 62379, 62351, 62380, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Walker Township adults…
Walker Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Walker Township is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Walker Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Walker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Walker Township
No hospital or community health center in Walker 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 Walker 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Walker Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Walker 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.
Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wythe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lima Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rocky Run-Wilcox Township | — | — | — | — |
St. Albans Township, Wythe Township, Lima Township and Rocky Run-Wilcox 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 Walker Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walker Township
Why doesn’t Walker 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 Walker Township.
What hospital is closest to Walker Township?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Walker Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walker 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.