Where Flannigan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flannigan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62859, 62890, 62860. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flannigan Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Flannigan Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Flannigan Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Flannigan 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: 18.1%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Flannigan Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), 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 Flannigan Township’s likely range; Flannigan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62859, 62890, 62860, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Flannigan Township adults…
Flannigan Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Flannigan Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Flannigan Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Flannigan 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Flannigan Township
No hospital or community health center in Flannigan 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 Flannigan 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 Flannigan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.5% of Flannigan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Flannigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Knight Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Twigg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Flannigan Township | — | — | — | — |
Eastern Township, Knight Prairie Township, Twigg Township and South Flannigan 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 Flannigan Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flannigan Township
Why doesn’t Flannigan 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 Flannigan Township.
What hospital is closest to Flannigan Township?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Flannigan 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 Flannigan 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.