Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Otego Township is healthier than 51%
Otego Township trails Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62418, 62471. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otego Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Otego Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.6%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Otego Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Otego Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Otego Township
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Otego Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Otego Township is healthier than 26%. Against the 7,206 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 51%. Health Grade ↓
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 Otego Township’s likely range; Otego Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62418, 62471, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Otego Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Otego Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 43% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 21%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Otego Township’s median household income is $54,286; among the 7,206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Otego Township adults…
Otego Township runs above IL on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Otego Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Otego Township
No hospital or community health center in Otego 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 Otego 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 Otego Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Otego Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Otego 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.
16.7% of Otego Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Otego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otego Township | C | 39.8% | 12.9% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Wilberton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vandalia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sefton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheatland Township | — | — | — | — |
Wilberton Township, Sefton Township and Wheatland Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Vandalia Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Otego Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Otego Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Otego Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Otego Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Otego Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.1–25.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%31.1–49.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.4–42.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%33.7–43.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.2–33.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.4–19 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.2–20.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22–31.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15–21.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%30.5–45.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.4–10.8 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.4–81 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%53.5–61.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.4–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.7–79.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%55.2–66.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.3%57.3–75.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%19.8–27.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.1–39.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.2–29 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%13.5–18.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.7%14–19.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%28.8–38 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14–18.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–5.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Otego Township
Is Otego Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Otego Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Otego Township?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 49.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Otego Township?
Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Otego Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Otego Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.8%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Otego Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Otego 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.