Photo: jrmyers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Charleston Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Charleston Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61920. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Charleston Township
Mental distress runs high in Charleston Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.6%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 24.4%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Charleston Township has a community health center but no hospital
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 4.7 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Charleston Township’s likely range; Charleston Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61920, which may reach past town lines.
How Charleston Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Charleston Township runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Charleston 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.
Care in and near Charleston Township
1 community health center in Charleston 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 Charleston 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).
Out of every 100 Charleston Township adults…
Charleston Township runs above IL on 2 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Charleston 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.
18.3% of Charleston Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Charleston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ashmore Township | B | 36.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ZIP 61912 |
| Charleston | B− | 37.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Pleasant Grove Township | B | 37.6% | 11.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Morgan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seven Hickory Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lafayette Township | C | 39.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
Hutton Township, Morgan Township and Seven Hickory 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 Charleston Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Charleston Township
Why doesn’t Charleston 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 Charleston Township.
What hospital is closest to Charleston Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Charleston Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Charleston Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Charleston in Charleston, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Charleston 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.