Where Crouch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crouch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62895, 62828, 62859. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crouch Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Crouch Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Crouch Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Crouch Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Crouch Township, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Crouch Township’s likely range; Crouch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62895, 62828, 62859, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crouch Township adults…
Crouch Township runs above IL on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crouch Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Crouch Township
No hospital or community health center in Crouch 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 Crouch 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 Crouch Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Crouch 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.
13.3% of Crouch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Crouch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren Township | C | 39.2% | 13% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| South Crouch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mill Shoals Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Big Mound Township | C− | 40.5% | 14.2% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Orel Township | C+ | 39.1% | 13.2% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Beaver Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barnhill Township | — | — | — | — |
South Crouch Township, Mill Shoals Township, Beaver Creek Township and Barnhill 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 Crouch Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crouch Township
Why doesn’t Crouch 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 Crouch Township.
What hospital is closest to Crouch Township?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Crouch 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 Crouch 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.