Where Barren Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barren Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62884, 62812, 62897. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barren Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Barren Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Barren Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Barren Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Barren Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% 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 Illinois figure falls outside Barren Township’s likely range; Barren Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62884, 62812, 62897, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barren Township adults…
Barren 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Barren Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Barren Township
1 community health center in Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Barren Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Barren 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.
15.6% of Barren Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Barren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Township | C | 40.2% | 12.9% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Browning Township | C− | 41.1% | 14.3% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Goode Township | C | 40.4% | 13.8% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Elk Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sesser | C | 40.6% | 13.3% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Elk Prairie 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 Barren Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barren Township
Why doesn’t Barren 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 Barren Township.
What hospital is closest to Barren Township?
Franklin Hospital in Benton, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Barren Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barren Township?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sesser Community Health Center in Sesser, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barren 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.