Dr. Hiram Rutherford House and Office · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Oakland Township is healthier than 78%
East Oakland Township differs from Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61943. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Oakland Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in East Oakland Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, East Oakland Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Oakland Township, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in East Oakland Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
East Oakland Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Oakland Township is healthier than 42%. Against the 6,527 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 78%. Health Grade ↓
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 East Oakland Township’s likely range; East Oakland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61943, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind East Oakland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Oakland Township is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 29%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). East Oakland Township’s median household income is $52,188; among the 6,527 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where East Oakland Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.4% (U.S. 11%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 9.8% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 East Oakland Township adults…
East Oakland Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Oakland 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near East Oakland Township
No hospital or community health center in East Oakland 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 East Oakland 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 East Oakland Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 East Oakland 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.
12.7% of East Oakland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
East Oakland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Oakland Township | C+ | 38.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | ZIP 61943 |
| Morgan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sargent Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ashmore Township | B | 36.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ZIP 61912 |
| Embarrass Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kansas Township | — | — | — | — |
Morgan Township, Sargent Township and Embarrass Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Kansas Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Oakland Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Oakland Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Oakland Township is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside East Oakland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Oakland Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.7–23.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%30.5–46.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%35.8–44.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.5–44.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30–37.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.2–12.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.1–16.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.7–17.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.2–30 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.3–19.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.5–42 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.9–9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.7–83.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%58.8–66 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.9–90.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.8–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.6–70.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%62.2–77.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.8–25.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.2–37 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.9–26.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.4–15 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.5–7.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.5–15.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.4–38.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.7–19.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in East Oakland Township
Is East Oakland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Oakland Township is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Oakland Township?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 46.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Oakland Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 16.8 miles in a straight line from East Oakland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Oakland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in East Oakland Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Oakland 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.