Where Pomona Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pomona Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62975, 62903, 62905, 62966. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pomona Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pomona Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), 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: 4.3%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Pomona Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Pomona Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pomona Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), 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 Pomona Township’s likely range; Pomona Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62975, 62903, 62905, 62966, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pomona Township adults…
Pomona Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pomona Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pomona Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pomona Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pomona Township
No hospital or community health center in Pomona 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 Pomona 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 Pomona Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pomona Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Pomona 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.
17.5% of Pomona Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Pomona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Tower Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Murphysboro Township | C | 42.3% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Makanda Township | B | 39.3% | 12.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Makanda | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbondale Township | — | — | — | — |
Grand Tower Township and Makanda: fewer than 1,000 residents. Carbondale Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pomona Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pomona Township
Why doesn’t Pomona 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 Pomona Township.
What hospital is closest to Pomona Township?
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Pomona Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pomona Township?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cedar Court Clinic in Carbondale, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pomona 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.