Photo: Jon Platek · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Centralia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Centralia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62801, 62893. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Centralia Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Centralia Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Centralia Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Centralia Township
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Centralia Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), 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 Centralia Township’s likely range; Centralia Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62801, 62893, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Centralia Township adults…
Centralia Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Centralia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near Centralia Township
1 hospital in Centralia 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 Centralia 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 Centralia Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Centralia Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Centralia 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.
20.3% of Centralia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Centralia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Township | D | 41.7% | 14.4% | 18.4% | ZIP 62801 |
| Raccoon Township | C | 39.7% | 13.7% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sandoval Township | D | 42% | 14.8% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Grand Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Centralia | D | 41.4% | 15.2% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Irvington Township | C+ | 39% | 12.7% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wamac | — | — | — | — |
Grand Prairie Township and Wamac: 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 Centralia Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Centralia Township
Why doesn’t Centralia 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 Centralia Township.
What hospital is closest to Centralia Township?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital -Centralia in Centralia, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Centralia 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 Centralia 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.