Where Paradise Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paradise Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61938, 61928. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paradise Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Paradise Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Paradise Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Paradise Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Paradise Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), 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 Paradise Township’s likely range; Paradise Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61938, 61928, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Paradise Township adults…
Paradise Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Paradise Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Paradise Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Paradise 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Paradise Township
No hospital or community health center in Paradise 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 Paradise 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 Paradise 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.
17.2% of Paradise Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Paradise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neoga Township | B | 37.8% | 11.5% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Mattoon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant Grove Township | B | 37.6% | 11.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Mattoon Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Paradise Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paradise Township
Why doesn’t Paradise 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 Paradise Township.
What hospital is closest to Paradise Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Paradise Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Paradise Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Mattoon in Mattoon, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paradise 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.