Where Penn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Penn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62550, 61914. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Penn Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Penn Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Penn Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Penn Township, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Penn Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 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 Penn Township’s likely range; Penn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62550, 61914, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Penn Township adults…
Penn Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Penn 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.
11.3% of Penn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Penn Township
No hospital or community health center in Penn 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 Penn 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.
How Penn Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Penn 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.
Penn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickaway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Zion Township | B− | 39.9% | 12.1% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Flat Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moweaqua Township | — | — | — | — |
Pickaway Township and Flat Branch Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Moweaqua Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Penn Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Penn Township
Why doesn’t Penn 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 Penn Township.
What hospital is closest to Penn Township?
St. Marys Hospital in Decatur, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Penn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Penn 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.