Burton Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Burton Township differs from Illinois on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62347, 62305. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burton Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Burton Township’s lead shrinks
Burton Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 5,123 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and COPD run high in Burton Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Burton 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 Burton Township is insured
Only 6.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Burton Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Melrose Township (B+). Around town ↓
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 Burton Township’s likely range; Burton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62347, 62305, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Burton Township’s Health Grade: A−
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Burton Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns and 76% of Illinois towns.
Wealth explains part of the grade. Burton Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns overall, but against towns with similar incomes its edge is smaller.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as the Healthiest towns in Illinois ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (21,557 places): A+ is the top 5%, A the next 10%, A− the next 10%, the B range the next 30%, the C range the next 30%, D and D− the bottom 15%. There’s no F.
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Burton Township with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Out of every 100 Burton Township adults…
Burton Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Burton Township is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. COPD and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Burton 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.
10.8% of Burton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Burton Township and the towns around it
Burton Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 Grades next door
Tap a town to see its health pageCare in and near Burton Township
No hospital or community health center in Burton 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 Burton 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
Burton Township is #191 of 861 in IL for the most active adults.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Burton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Burton 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
All 40 CDC measures for Burton Township
| Measure | Burton Township | Likely range | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 35.5% | 31–39.9% | 33% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% | 32.8–42.1% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37.6% | 29.3–46.4% | 34% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8% | 24.2–31.5% | 24.2% | about the same |
| Depression | 22.7% | 19.1–26.7% | 19.8% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.8% | 9.4–14.6% | 10.3% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10.3% | 9.1–11.7% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.3% | 8.4–10.2% | 7.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 9.5–12.8% | 11.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 7.4% | 6.4–8.4% | 6.3% | worse |
| Heart disease | 6.6% | 5.8–7.3% | 5.9% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.4% | 3–3.7% | 3.3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3% | 11.9–17% | 12.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 19.2% | 15.8–23.1% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 22.3% | 18.2–26.9% | 23% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3% | 29.2–43.8% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.1% | 74.3–81.8% | 77.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 65.5% | 61.6–69.2% | 63.4% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 87.5% | 85.8–89.2% | 87.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 64.4% | 59.1–69.7% | 60.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 70.6% | 61.5–78.7% | 73.5% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 76.3% | 72.9–79.4% | 75.7% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 6.5% | 5.4–7.8% | 9.9% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 32% | 26.7–37.5% | 33.5% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 22.8% | 19.1–26.8% | 25.4% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.8% | 14.7–18.9% | 15.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% | 14.8–20% | 18.6% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.1% | 11.3–14.9% | 12.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 11.4% | 9.2–13.6% | 15.9% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 9.6% | 7.9–11.4% | 13.2% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 6.3% | 5.3–7.3% | 7.8% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 6.4% | 5.4–7.3% | 8% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 10.8% | 8.8–13.1% | 13.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6% | 24.4–33% | 27.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 13% | 11.1–15% | 12.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13% | 11.3–14.8% | 12.6% | |
| Hearing | 7.1% | 6.2–8% | 6.2% | |
| Vision | 4.1% | 3.6–4.6% | 4.8% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.4% | 3–3.8% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 7.7% | 6.7–8.6% | 7.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Burton Township door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Illinois figure falls inside it, we don’t call Burton Township better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Burton Township by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Burton Township by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burton Township.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.