Where Barr Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barr Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62649, 62044, 62674. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barr Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Barr Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Barr Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Barr Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Barr Township’s likely range; Barr Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62649, 62044, 62674, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barr Township adults…
Barr Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Barr Township
No hospital or community health center in Barr 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 Barr 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Barr Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Barr Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Barr 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.
14.4% of Barr Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Barr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Palmyra Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scottville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Western Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rubicon Township | — | — | — | — |
South Palmyra Township, Scottville Township, Western Mound Township and Rubicon 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 Barr Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barr Township
Why doesn’t Barr 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 Barr Township.
What hospital is closest to Barr Township?
Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Barr Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barr 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.