Where Flat Branch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flat Branch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62550, 62510. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flat Branch Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Flat Branch Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Flat Branch Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Flat Branch Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Flat Branch Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.5% 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 Flat Branch Township’s likely range; Flat Branch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62550, 62510, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Flat Branch Township adults…
Flat Branch 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Flat Branch Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Flat Branch Township
No hospital or community health center in Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Flat Branch Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Flat Branch 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.
12.8% of Flat Branch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Flat Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moweaqua Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pickaway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rural Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairieton Township | — | — | — | — |
Moweaqua Township: not graded. Pickaway Township, Rural Township, Penn Township and Prairieton 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 Flat Branch Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flat Branch Township
Why doesn’t Flat Branch 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 Flat Branch Township.
What hospital is closest to Flat Branch Township?
Pana Community Hospital in Pana, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Flat Branch Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flat Branch 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.