Where Walnut Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walnut Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61438, 61422, 61470. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walnut Grove Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Walnut Grove Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Walnut Grove Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Walnut Grove Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Walnut Grove Township’s likely range; Walnut Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61438, 61422, 61470, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Walnut Grove Township adults…
Walnut Grove Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Walnut Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Walnut Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Walnut Grove Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Walnut Grove 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.
13.8% of Walnut Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Walnut Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sciota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Macomb Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Swan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bushnell Township | — | — | — | — |
Sciota Township, Macomb Township and Swan Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Bushnell Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walnut Grove Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walnut Grove Township
Why doesn’t Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Walnut Grove Township?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Walnut Grove Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walnut Grove 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.