Where Sargent Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sargent Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61943, 61942, 61930, 61917. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sargent Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Sargent Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Sargent Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sargent Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Sargent Township
The closest emergency room is Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 20.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Sargent Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), 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 Sargent Township’s likely range; Sargent Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61943, 61942, 61930, 61917, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sargent Township adults…
Sargent Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sargent Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Sargent Township
No hospital or community health center in Sargent 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 Sargent 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Sargent Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sargent 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.
11.8% of Sargent Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sargent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdre Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Oakland Township | C+ | 38.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | ZIP 61943 |
| Newman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Embarrass Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morgan Township | — | — | — | — |
Bowdre Township, Embarrass Township and Morgan Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Newman Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sargent Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sargent Township
Why doesn’t Sargent 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 Sargent Township.
What hospital is closest to Sargent Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Sargent Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sargent 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.