Where Hoosier Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hoosier Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62858, 62824. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hoosier Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hoosier Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Hoosier Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hoosier Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Hoosier Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 24% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Hoosier Township’s likely range; Hoosier Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62858, 62824, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hoosier Township adults…
Hoosier Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hoosier Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hoosier Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hoosier Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Hoosier Township
No hospital or community health center in Hoosier 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 Hoosier 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 Hoosier Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hoosier Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Hoosier 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.
17.6% of Hoosier Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hoosier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stanford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Louisville Township | D | 42.3% | 14.6% | 19.3% | ZIP 62858 |
| Pixley Township | — | — | — | — |
Bible Grove Township, Stanford Township and Pixley 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 Hoosier Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hoosier Township
Why doesn’t Hoosier 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 Hoosier Township.
What hospital is closest to Hoosier Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Hoosier Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hoosier Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clay Medical Center in Flora, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hoosier 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.