Where Illinois Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Illinois Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67520. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Illinois Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Illinois Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Illinois Township runs above Kansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Illinois Township, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Kansas 34.4%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Kansas figure falls outside Illinois Township’s likely range; Illinois Township’s figures come from ZIP code 67520, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Illinois Township adults…
Illinois Township runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Illinois Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Care in and near Illinois Township
No hospital or community health center in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
How Illinois Township adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Illinois 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of Illinois Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Illinois 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Timber Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasantdale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Freedom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lone Star Township | — | — | — | — |
Big Timber Township, Pleasantdale Township, Freedom Township and Lone Star 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 Illinois Township adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Illinois Township
Why doesn’t Illinois 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 Illinois Township.
What hospital is closest to Illinois Township?
Hays Medical Center in Hays, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Illinois Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Illinois Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas 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.