Photo: User:Visviva · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wythe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wythe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62379, 62313, 62341. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wythe Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Wythe Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Wythe Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wythe Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Wythe Township is insured
Only 6.9% 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 Wythe Township’s likely range; Wythe Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62379, 62313, 62341, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wythe Township adults…
Wythe Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. 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.
11.3% of Wythe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wythe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Wythe Township
No hospital or community health center in Wythe 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 Wythe 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 Wythe Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Wythe 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.
Wythe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Montebello Township | B− | 39% | 12.6% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Rocky Run-Wilcox Township | — | — | — | — |
Bear Creek Township, Walker Township and Rocky Run-Wilcox 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 Wythe Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wythe Township
Why doesn’t Wythe 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 Wythe Township.
What hospital is closest to Wythe Township?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Wythe 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 Wythe Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC/Seia Keokuk Clinic in Keokuk, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wythe 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.