Where Iuka Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iuka Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62849. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iuka Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Iuka Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Iuka Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Iuka Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Iuka Township’s likely range; Iuka Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62849, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Iuka Township adults…
Iuka Township runs above IL on 6 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.
Care in and near Iuka Township
No hospital or community health center in Iuka 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 Iuka 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 Iuka Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Iuka Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Iuka 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 Iuka Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Iuka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Township | C | 38.9% | 12.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Omega Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Xenia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Romine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Songer Township | — | — | — | — |
Omega Township, Xenia Township, Romine Township, Garden Hill Township and Songer 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 Iuka Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Iuka Township
Why doesn’t Iuka 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 Iuka Township.
What hospital is closest to Iuka Township?
Salem Township Hospital in Salem, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Iuka 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 Iuka 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.