Where Morgan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morgan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61920, 61943, 61930. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morgan Township
How Morgan Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Morgan Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Morgan 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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Out of every 100 Morgan Township adults…
Morgan Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Morgan Township
No hospital or community health center in Morgan 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 Morgan 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morgan 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.
16.9% of Morgan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Morgan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Oakland Township | C+ | 38.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | ZIP 61943 |
| Ashmore Township | B | 36.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ZIP 61912 |
| Charleston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seven Hickory Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bowdre Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sargent Township | — | — | — | — |
Charleston Township: not graded. Seven Hickory Township, Bowdre Township and Sargent 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 Morgan Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Morgan Township
Why doesn’t Morgan 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 Morgan Township.
What hospital is closest to Morgan Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Morgan 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 Morgan Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Charleston in Charleston, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morgan 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.