Where Crook Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crook Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62859, 62835. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crook Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crook Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Crook Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crook Township
58.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Crook Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Crook Township’s likely range; Crook Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62859, 62835, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crook Township adults…
Crook Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Crook Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Crook Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crook Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Crook Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Crook Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Crook 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 Crook Township
No hospital or community health center in Crook 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 Crook 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.
6.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Crook Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Crook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeansboro Township | C− | 40.8% | 14.4% | 17.8% | ZIP 62859 |
| Mayberry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Enfield Township | C+ | 35.5% | 12.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mill Shoals Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Twigg Township | — | — | — | — |
Mayberry Township, Beaver Creek Township, Mill Shoals Township and Twigg 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 Crook Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crook Township
Why doesn’t Crook 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 Crook Township.
What hospital is closest to Crook Township?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Crook 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 Crook 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.