Where Elk Prairie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elk Prairie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62816, 62894. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elk Prairie Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Elk Prairie Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Elk Prairie Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Elk Prairie Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Elk Prairie Township’s likely range; Elk Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62816, 62894, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elk Prairie Township adults…
Elk Prairie Township runs above IL on 6 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 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Elk Prairie Township
No hospital or community health center in Elk Prairie 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 Elk Prairie 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Elk Prairie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Elk Prairie Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Elk Prairie 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.
12.9% of Elk Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Elk Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClellan Township | C+ | 39.2% | 12.9% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Bald Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barren Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Garden Township | C | 40.8% | 13.1% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
Bald Hill Township and Barren 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 Elk Prairie Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elk Prairie Township
Why doesn’t Elk Prairie 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 Elk Prairie Township.
What hospital is closest to Elk Prairie Township?
Good Samaritan Regional HLTH Center in Mount Vernon, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Elk Prairie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elk Prairie Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sesser Community Health Center in Sesser, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elk Prairie 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.