Where North Okaw Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Okaw Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61938, 61931, 61910, 61911. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Okaw Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in North Okaw Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, North Okaw Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in North Okaw Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 North Okaw Township’s likely range; North Okaw Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61938, 61931, 61910, 61911, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Okaw Township adults…
North Okaw Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of North Okaw Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
7.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Okaw Township
No hospital or community health center in North Okaw 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 North Okaw 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 North Okaw Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How North Okaw Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Okaw Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 North Okaw 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.
15% of North Okaw Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
North Okaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Humboldt Township | C+ | 38.8% | 12.2% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| East Nelson Township | B− | 37.7% | 11.8% | 15.1% | ZIP 61951 |
| Bourbon Township | C | 38.3% | 12% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Arcola Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jonathan Creek Township | C+ | 37.8% | 11.8% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
Mattoon Township and Arcola Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Okaw Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Okaw Township
Why doesn’t North Okaw 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 North Okaw Township.
What hospital is closest to North Okaw Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 10.2 miles in a straight line from North Okaw 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 North Okaw Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Mattoon in Mattoon, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Okaw 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.