Where Carrigan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carrigan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62870, 62875, 62882. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carrigan Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Carrigan Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Carrigan Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Carrigan Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Carrigan Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Carrigan Township’s likely range; Carrigan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62870, 62875, 62882, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Carrigan Township adults…
Carrigan Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Carrigan Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Carrigan Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Carrigan 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Carrigan Township
No hospital or community health center in Carrigan 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 Carrigan 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 Carrigan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Carrigan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Carrigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonti Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Patoka Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Odin Township | C | 38.5% | 13% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Sandoval Township | D | 42% | 14.8% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
Tonti Township: not graded. East Fork Township and Patoka 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 Carrigan Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carrigan Township
Why doesn’t Carrigan 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 Carrigan Township.
What hospital is closest to Carrigan Township?
Salem Township Hospital in Salem, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Carrigan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carrigan Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Salem in Salem, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carrigan 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.