Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Waterford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waterford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61542. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterford Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Waterford Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Waterford Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Waterford Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Waterford Township, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Waterford Township’s likely range; Waterford Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61542, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Waterford Township adults…
Waterford Township runs above IL on 9 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Waterford Township
No hospital or community health center in Waterford 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 Waterford 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).
How Waterford Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Waterford 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.
14.3% of Waterford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Waterford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Quiver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lewistown Township | C | 39.5% | 13.8% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Havana Township | C | 37.8% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Havana | C− | 38.5% | 14.2% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Isabel Township and Quiver 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 Waterford Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waterford Township
Why doesn’t Waterford 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 Waterford Township.
What hospital is closest to Waterford Township?
Mason District Hospital in Havana, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Waterford 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 Waterford 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.