Where Oskaloosa Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oskaloosa Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62858, 62838, 62899, 62854. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oskaloosa Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oskaloosa Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Oskaloosa Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oskaloosa Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Oskaloosa Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, 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 Oskaloosa Township’s likely range; Oskaloosa Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62858, 62838, 62899, 62854, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oskaloosa Township adults…
Oskaloosa Township runs above IL on 10 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Oskaloosa Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oskaloosa Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Oskaloosa 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.
Care in and near Oskaloosa Township
No hospital or community health center in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Township 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.
18.2% of Oskaloosa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Oskaloosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meacham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Louisville Township | D | 42.3% | 14.6% | 19.3% | ZIP 62858 |
| Larkinsburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blair Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Omega Township | — | — | — | — |
Songer Township, Meacham Township, Larkinsburg Township, Blair Township and Omega 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 Oskaloosa Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oskaloosa Township
Why doesn’t Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Township.
What hospital is closest to Oskaloosa Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Oskaloosa Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oskaloosa 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.