Where Warsaw Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Warsaw Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62379. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warsaw Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Warsaw Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.5%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Warsaw Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Warsaw 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Warsaw Township is insured
Only 6.6% 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 Warsaw Township’s likely range; Warsaw Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62379, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Warsaw Township adults…
Warsaw Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Warsaw Township is an older town: 27% 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 Warsaw Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Warsaw Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Warsaw Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Warsaw Township
No hospital or community health center in Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Warsaw Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Warsaw 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.
Warsaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | B | 37.7% | 11.8% | 14% | CDC place |
| Rocky Run-Wilcox Township | — | — | — | — |
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 Warsaw Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Warsaw Township
Why doesn’t Warsaw 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 Warsaw Township.
What hospital is closest to Warsaw Township?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Warsaw Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Warsaw Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC/Seia Keokuk Clinic in Keokuk, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warsaw 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.