Where Blair Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blair Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62858, 62443, 62426. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blair Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Blair Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Blair Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Blair Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Blair Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 23.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Blair Township’s likely range; Blair Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62858, 62443, 62426, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Blair Township adults…
Blair Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Blair Township is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Blair Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blair Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Blair Township
No hospital or community health center in Blair 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 Blair 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 Blair Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Blair Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Blair 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.
17.1% of Blair Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Blair 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Township | D | 42.3% | 14.6% | 19.3% | ZIP 62858 |
| Larkinsburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bible Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oskaloosa Township | — | — | — | — |
Larkinsburg Township, Union Township, Bible Grove Township and Oskaloosa 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 Blair Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blair Township
Why doesn’t Blair 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 Blair Township.
What hospital is closest to Blair Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Blair 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 Blair 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.