Where White Oak Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Oak Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61725, 61748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Oak Township
Cancer runs high in White Oak Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer White Oak Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in White Oak Township is insured
Only 5.8% 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 White Oak Township’s likely range; White Oak Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61725, 61748, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 White Oak Township adults…
White Oak Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of White Oak Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Oak Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near White Oak Township
No hospital or community health center in White Oak 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 White Oak 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How White Oak Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, White Oak Township does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 White Oak 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.
White Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dry Grove Township | A− | 35.1% | 9.5% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Kansas 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 White Oak Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Oak Township
Why doesn’t White Oak 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 White Oak Township.
What hospital is closest to White Oak Township?
Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, 9.2 miles in a straight line from White Oak Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near White Oak Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chestnut Family Health Center in Bloomington, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Oak 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.