Where York Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for York Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62477. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in York Township
Cancer runs high in York Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer York 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in York Township is insured
Only 6.3% 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 York Township’s likely range; York Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62477, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 York Township adults…
York Township runs above IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
York Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in York Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of York Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of York Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near York Township
No hospital or community health center in York 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 York 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 York Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 York 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.
York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Melrose Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hutsonville Township | — | — | — | — |
Darwin Township and Melrose Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Hutsonville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of York Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in York Township
Why doesn’t York 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 York Township.
What hospital is closest to York Township?
Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, 13.9 miles in a straight line from York Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in York 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.