Where West Jersey Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Jersey Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61483, 61449. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Jersey Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in West Jersey Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, West Jersey Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in West Jersey Township, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in West Jersey Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
West Jersey Township is short on primary care and dental care
West Jersey Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 West Jersey Township’s likely range; West Jersey Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61483, 61449, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Jersey Township adults…
West Jersey Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Jersey 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.
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Care in and near West Jersey Township
No hospital or community health center in West Jersey 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 West Jersey 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 West Jersey Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 West Jersey 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.
12.8% of West Jersey Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
West Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Essex Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millbrook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Victoria Township | — | — | — | — |
Goshen Township, Essex Township, Millbrook Township and Victoria 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 West Jersey Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Jersey Township
Why doesn’t West Jersey 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 West Jersey Township.
What hospital is closest to West Jersey Township?
OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, 14.6 miles in a straight line from West Jersey 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 West Jersey Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Toulon Community Health Center in Toulon, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Jersey 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.