Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Mattoon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mattoon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61938. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mattoon Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mattoon Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Mattoon Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Mattoon 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 ↓
Smoking is more common in Mattoon Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), 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 Mattoon Township’s likely range; Mattoon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61938, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mattoon Township adults…
Mattoon Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Mattoon Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mattoon Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Mattoon Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mattoon Township
No hospital or community health center in Mattoon 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 Mattoon 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 Mattoon 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 Mattoon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Mattoon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Township | C | 39.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| North Okaw Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paradise Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mattoon | C− | 40.2% | 13.5% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Whitley Township | — | — | — | — |
North Okaw Township: not graded. Paradise Township and Whitley 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 Mattoon Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mattoon Township
Why doesn’t Mattoon 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 Mattoon Township.
What hospital is closest to Mattoon Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Mattoon 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 Mattoon Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Mattoon in Mattoon, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mattoon 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.