Where Owego Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Owego Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61764, 60460. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Owego Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Owego Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Owego Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Owego Township
The closest emergency room is Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 29 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Owego Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), 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 Owego Township’s likely range; Owego Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61764, 60460, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Owego Township adults…
Owego Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Owego Township
No hospital or community health center in Owego 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 Owego 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).
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 Owego Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Owego Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Owego 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.
15.1% of Owego Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Owego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Township | C+ | 36.6% | 12.7% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Saunemin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Avoca Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pontiac Township | — | — | — | — |
Saunemin Township and Avoca Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Pontiac Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Owego Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Owego Township
Why doesn’t Owego 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 Owego Township.
What hospital is closest to Owego Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 29.0 miles in a straight line from Owego Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Owego 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.