Photo: Bradley Furlow · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Carbondale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carbondale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62901, 62902, 62903, 62966. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carbondale Township
Making ends meet is harder in Carbondale Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.5%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. No reliable transportation (11.7% vs 8%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Carbondale Township
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 13% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Carbondale Township’s likely range; Carbondale Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62901, 62902, 62903, 62966, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Carbondale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carbondale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Carbondale Township adults…
Carbondale Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Carbondale Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Carbondale Township
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 29 parks and preserves
How Carbondale Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Carbondale Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Carbondale 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.
Carbondale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makanda Township | B | 39.3% | 12.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Murphysboro Township | C | 42.3% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| De Soto Township | C | 41.7% | 12.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Pomona Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbondale | B− | 40.1% | 9.9% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Pomona 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 Carbondale Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Carbondale Township
Why doesn’t Carbondale 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 Carbondale Township.
What hospital is closest to Carbondale Township?
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Carbondale Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carbondale Township?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawnee Health Care, Ob/Gyn in Carbondale, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carbondale 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.