Where Songer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Songer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62899. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Songer Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Songer Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Songer Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Songer Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.3%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Songer Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Songer Township’s likely range; Songer Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62899, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Songer Township adults…
Songer Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Songer Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Songer Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Songer 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Songer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Songer Township
No hospital or community health center in Songer 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 Songer 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of Songer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Songer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Xenia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oskaloosa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harter Township | C− | 41.7% | 14% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Iuka Township | — | — | — | — |
Omega Township, Xenia Township, Oskaloosa Township and Iuka 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 Songer Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Songer Township
Why doesn’t Songer 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 Songer Township.
What hospital is closest to Songer Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Songer 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 Songer Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clay Medical Center in Flora, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Songer 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.