Photo: 22thecrobot · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Zion Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zion Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60099. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zion Township
Making ends meet is harder in Zion Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (20.5% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Zion Township
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Zion Township has no health insurance
15.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Zion Township has a top-rated hospital
Midwestern Region Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Zion Township’s likely range; Zion Township’s figures come from ZIP code 60099, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Zion Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zion Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Zion Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Zion Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Zion 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).
Out of every 100 Zion Township adults…
Zion Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Zion Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
How Zion Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Zion Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Zion 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.
Zion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion | C | 41.1% | 14.3% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Benton Township | C+ | 38.7% | 13.6% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Beach Park | B− | 37.6% | 13.5% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Wadsworth | A | 32.6% | 11.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Newport Township | B+ | 35.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Winthrop Harbor | B | 36.4% | 12.7% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zion Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Zion Township
Why doesn’t Zion 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 Zion Township.
What hospital is closest to Zion Township?
Midwestern Region Med Center in Zion, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Zion 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 Zion Township?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zion Health Center in Zion, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zion 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.