Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Lincoln Township is healthier than 69%
West Lincoln Township trails Illinois on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62656, 62643. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Lincoln Township
West Lincoln Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Lincoln Township is healthier than 45%. Against the 8,887 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in West Lincoln Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in West Lincoln Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
West Lincoln Township has a top-rated hospital
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Lincoln Township’s likely range; West Lincoln Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62656, 62643, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind West Lincoln Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Lincoln Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #531 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). West Lincoln Township’s median household income is $59,914; among the 8,887 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Lincoln Township adults…
West Lincoln Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Lincoln Township is an older town: 25% 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 West Lincoln Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near West Lincoln Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in West Lincoln Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Lincoln 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 West Lincoln Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How West Lincoln Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Lincoln Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 West Lincoln 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.
15.1% of West Lincoln Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
West Lincoln Township and the towns around it
West Lincoln Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lincoln Township | C+ | 38.8% | 11.7% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Broadwell Township | B− | 38.3% | 11.7% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Orvil Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Lincoln Township | C+ | 38.8% | 11.9% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln | C+ | 38.5% | 12.6% | 16% | CDC place |
| Sheridan Township | — | — | — | — |
Orvil Township: not graded. Sheridan 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 Lincoln Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Lincoln Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Lincoln Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside West Lincoln Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Lincoln Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.3–22.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.3–15.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%30.5–47.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%31.1–39.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%31.8–40.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.3–30.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11–16.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.3–17.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.5–29.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15–21.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%28.6–43.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.1–9.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74–81.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57.1–65.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.1–79.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%57.7–68.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%62.8–79.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.4–26.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29–39.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%21.6–29.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%13–17.8 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.8–14.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.9–9.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%12.9–17.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27–35.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in West Lincoln Township
Is West Lincoln Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Lincoln Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #531 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Lincoln Township?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 47.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Lincoln Township?
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, 2.5 miles in a straight line from West Lincoln Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Lincoln Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.9%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in West Lincoln Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Lincoln 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.