Where Sand Ridge Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sand Ridge Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62940, 62966. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sand Ridge Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sand Ridge Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Sand Ridge Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sand Ridge Township
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Sand Ridge Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), 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 Sand Ridge Township’s likely range; Sand Ridge Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62940, 62966, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sand Ridge Township adults…
Sand Ridge Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sand Ridge 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.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Sand Ridge Township
No hospital or community health center in Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sand Ridge Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Sand Ridge 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.
18.3% of Sand Ridge Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sand Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Murphysboro Township | C | 42.3% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fountain Bluff Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gorham | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand Tower Township | — | — | — | — |
Levan Township, Fountain Bluff Township, Gorham and Grand Tower Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sand Ridge Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sand Ridge Township
Why doesn’t Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge Township.
What hospital is closest to Sand Ridge Township?
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawnee Health Care, Murphysboro in Murphysboro, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sand Ridge 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.