Where Oran Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oran Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62512, 61723, 62656. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oran Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Oran Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Oran Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oran Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Oran Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Oran Township’s likely range; Oran Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62512, 61723, 62656, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oran Township adults…
Oran Township runs above IL on 4 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Oran Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Oran Township
No hospital or community health center in Oran 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 Oran 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 Oran Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Oran Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Oran 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.
Oran 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 Lincoln Township | C+ | 38.8% | 11.9% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Atlanta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barnett Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aetna Township | — | — | — | — |
Atlanta Township: not graded. Barnett Township and Aetna 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 Oran Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oran Township
Why doesn’t Oran 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 Oran Township.
What hospital is closest to Oran Township?
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Oran Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oran Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln in Lincoln, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oran 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.