Where Lake Fork Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Fork Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62548, 62543. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Fork Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Lake Fork Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Lake Fork Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Fork Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lake Fork Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lake Fork Township’s likely range; Lake Fork Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62548, 62543, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Fork Township adults…
Lake Fork Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Fork 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.
11.3% of Lake Fork Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Lake Fork Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake Fork 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 Lake Fork 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Lake Fork Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake Fork 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.
Lake Fork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laenna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Illiopolis Township | B+ | 38.1% | 10.9% | 13.4% | ZIP 62539 |
| Illini Township | B− | 39.9% | 11.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Pulaski Township | B− | 36.8% | 12.1% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Laenna 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 Lake Fork Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Fork Township
Why doesn’t Lake Fork 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 Lake Fork Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Fork Township?
Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Lake Fork 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 Lake Fork 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.