Where Bois D'Arc Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bois D'Arc Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62533, 62690, 62558, 62546. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bois D'Arc Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Bois D'Arc Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Bois D'Arc Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bois D'Arc Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Bois D'Arc Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bois D'Arc Township’s likely range; Bois D'Arc Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62533, 62690, 62558, 62546, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bois D'Arc Township adults…
Bois D'Arc Township runs above IL on 4 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Bois D'Arc Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Bois D'Arc Township
No hospital or community health center in Bois D'Arc 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 Bois D'Arc 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 Bois D'Arc Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Bois D'Arc Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Bois D'Arc 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.
Bois D'Arc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pitman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harvel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmersville | — | — | — | — | |
| Virden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Divernon Township | B− | 39.6% | 11.8% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pawnee Township | — | — | — | — |
King Township, Pitman Township, Harvel Township and Farmersville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Virden Township and Pawnee Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bois D'Arc Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bois D'Arc Township
Why doesn’t Bois D'Arc 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 Bois D'Arc Township.
What hospital is closest to Bois D'Arc Township?
Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Bois D'Arc 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 Bois D'Arc 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.