Where Ora Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ora Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62907, 62994, 62274. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ora Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ora Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Ora Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ora Township
56.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ora Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), 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 Ora Township’s likely range; Ora Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62907, 62994, 62274, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ora Township adults…
Ora Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ora Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ora Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ora Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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.
Care in and near Ora Township
No hospital or community health center in Ora 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 Ora 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 Ora Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ora Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ora 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.
15.3% of Ora Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ora 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vergennes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Levan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bradley Township | C | 40.3% | 12.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ava | — | — | — | — |
Vergennes Township, Levan Township and Ava: 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 Ora Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ora Township
Why doesn’t Ora 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 Ora Township.
What hospital is closest to Ora Township?
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Ora Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ora 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.