On CDC estimates, York Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
York Township trails Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61285, 61053, 61074. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in York Township
Smoking is more common in York Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in York Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.2%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.2% vs 8%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in York Township
57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 codes 61285, 61053, 61074, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind York Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, York Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #658 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 44% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). York Township’s median household income is $66,528; among the 10,145 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
5.8 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.
19.2% 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.
Out of every 100 York Township adults…
York Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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).
How York Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, York Township runs above Illinois.
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
York Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Township | C | 42.6% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fairhaven Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fulton Township | C+ | 35.7% | 12.9% | 15.8% | ZIP 61252 |
| Mount Carroll Township | C | 39.2% | 14.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Savanna Township | C− | 40.4% | 14.2% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Fairhaven 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 York Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for York Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, York Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside York Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | York Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%19.9–26.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–19.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%33.6–51.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11–14.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%33.8–43.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31–40 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%22.9–29.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.3–18.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%15.5–21.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%22.6–32.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%16.4–23.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%31.6–46.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%10.2–16.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.3–79.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.1–61.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.2–85.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.2%68.8–75.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%53.1–64.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%60.7–78.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.3–23 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.2–40.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%25.9–34.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%16.4–24.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%13.8–19.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.5–11.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.2%15.4–23.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.4–37.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.8–17.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.3–17.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 York Township
Is York Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, York Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #658 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in York Township?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 51.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to York Township?
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, 10.9 miles in a straight line from York Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in York Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–16.2%), 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 York Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
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. 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.