Where Lukin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lukin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62466, 62460, 62417. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lukin Township
Dental care lags in Lukin Township
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lukin Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.3% vs 8%) are higher too. 18.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Lukin Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.3%), vs 25.4% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, 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 Lukin Township’s likely range; Lukin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62466, 62460, 62417, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lukin 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.
18.4% of Lukin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
How Lukin Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lukin Township runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Lukin 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.
Out of every 100 Lukin Township adults…
Lukin Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lukin Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. COPD rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lukin Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lukin Township
No hospital or community health center in Lukin 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 Lukin 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.
Lukin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonpas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Denison Township | C− | 39.4% | 13.5% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Christy Township | C+ | 42.2% | 11.5% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
Bonpas 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 Lukin Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lukin Township
Why doesn’t Lukin 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 Lukin Township.
What hospital is closest to Lukin Township?
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Lukin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lukin 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.