Where Emma Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emma Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62821, 62867. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emma Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Emma Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Emma Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Emma Township
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Emma Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), 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 Emma Township’s likely range; Emma Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62821, 62867, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Emma Township adults…
Emma Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emma 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.
Care in and near Emma Township
No hospital or community health center in Emma 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 Emma 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 Emma Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Emma Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Emma 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.
18.2% of Emma Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Emma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Heralds Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hawthorne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| Maunie | — | — | — | — |
New Haven Township, Heralds Prairie Township, Hawthorne Township, New Haven and Maunie: 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 Emma Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emma Township
Why doesn’t Emma 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 Emma Township.
What hospital is closest to Emma Township?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Emma Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Emma Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Carmi Community Health Center in Carmi, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emma 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.