Where Oconee Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oconee Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62553, 62557, 62431, 62080. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oconee Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Oconee Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Oconee Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oconee Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Oconee Township, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Oconee Township’s likely range; Oconee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62553, 62557, 62431, 62080, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oconee Township adults…
Oconee Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
8.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Oconee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Oconee Township
No hospital or community health center in Oconee 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 Oconee 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).
How Oconee Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Oconee 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.
14.6% of Oconee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Oconee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Herrick Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pana Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ramsey Township | B− | 37.8% | 12.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Audubon Township | — | — | — | — |
Cold Spring Township, Herrick Township and Audubon Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Pana Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oconee Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oconee Township
Why doesn’t Oconee 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 Oconee Township.
What hospital is closest to Oconee Township?
Pana Community Hospital in Pana, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Oconee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oconee 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.