Where Garden Hill Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garden Hill Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62899. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garden Hill Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Garden Hill Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Garden Hill Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Garden Hill Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.3%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Garden Hill Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Garden Hill Township’s likely range; Garden Hill Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62899, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Garden Hill Township adults…
Garden Hill Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Garden Hill Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Garden Hill Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Garden Hill 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Garden Hill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Garden Hill Township
No hospital or community health center in Garden Hill 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 Garden Hill 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).
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of Garden Hill Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Garden Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Xenia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keith Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Iuka Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Romine Township | — | — | — | — |
Orchard Township: not graded. Xenia Township, Keith Township, Iuka Township and Romine 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 Garden Hill Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Garden Hill Township
Why doesn’t Garden Hill 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 Garden Hill Township.
What hospital is closest to Garden Hill Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Garden Hill 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 Garden Hill 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.