Where Wilton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60442, 60481, 60468, 60950. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilton Township
Wilton Township is older than Illinois, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Wilton Township runs below Illinois on diabetes (9% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (5% vs 5.9%). That’s despite an older population: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Wilton Township doesn’t win on
21.5% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Fewer Wilton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wilton Township’s likely range; Wilton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60442, 60481, 60468, 60950, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wilton Township adults…
Wilton Township runs below IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wilton Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wilton Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Wilton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Wilton Township
No hospital or community health center in Wilton 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 Wilton 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 Wilton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Wilton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Wilton 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.
Wilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Township | A− | 37% | 8.3% | 11.7% | ZIP 60442 |
| Florence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Peotone Township | — | — | — | — |
Florence Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Peotone Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilton Township
Why doesn’t Wilton 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 Wilton Township.
What hospital is closest to Wilton Township?
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers in New Lenox, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Wilton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilton 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.