Photo: Russell Lee · Public domainWhere Old Shawneetown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Shawneetown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Shawneetown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Shawneetown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Old Shawneetown
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Old Shawneetown runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Old Shawneetown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Old Shawneetown
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, 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 Old Shawneetown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Old Shawneetown adults…
Old Shawneetown runs above IL on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Old Shawneetown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Old Shawneetown runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Old Shawneetown 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.
Care in and near Old Shawneetown
No hospital or community health center in Old Shawneetown 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 Old Shawneetown; ≈ 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 Old Shawneetown 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.
19.2% of Old Shawneetown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Old Shawneetown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shawnee Township | — | — | — | — |
Bowlesville Township and Shawnee 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 Old Shawneetown adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Shawneetown
Why doesn’t Old Shawneetown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Shawneetown.
What hospital is closest to Old Shawneetown?
Methodist Hospital Union County in Morganfield, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Old Shawneetown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Old Shawneetown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawneetown Community Health Center in Shawneetown, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Shawneetown.
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.