Where Heralds Prairie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Heralds Prairie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62869, 62821, 62867. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heralds Prairie Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Heralds Prairie Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Heralds Prairie Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Heralds Prairie Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Heralds Prairie Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Heralds Prairie Township’s likely range; Heralds Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62869, 62821, 62867, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Heralds Prairie Township adults…
Heralds Prairie Township runs above IL on 9 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 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Heralds Prairie Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Heralds Prairie Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Heralds 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.
Care in and near Heralds Prairie Township
No hospital or community health center in Heralds 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 Heralds 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 Heralds Prairie 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.
17.5% of Heralds Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Heralds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Township | C− | 39.2% | 14% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Emma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carmi Township | C− | 38.6% | 14.8% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Asbury Township | — | — | — | — |
Emma Township and Asbury 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 Heralds Prairie Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Heralds Prairie Township
Why doesn’t Heralds 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 Heralds Prairie Township.
What hospital is closest to Heralds Prairie Township?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Heralds Prairie 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 Heralds Prairie Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Crhpc-Carmi Health Center in Carmi, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heralds 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.