Where South Crouch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Crouch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62859, 62828. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Crouch Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Crouch Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), 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: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, South Crouch Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in South Crouch Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in South Crouch Township
57.6% 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 South Crouch Township’s likely range; South Crouch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62859, 62828, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Crouch Township adults…
South Crouch Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How South Crouch Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Crouch Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 South Crouch Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Keeping up with care
Share of South Crouch Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near South Crouch Township
No hospital or community health center in South Crouch 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 South Crouch 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of South Crouch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Crouch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dahlgren Township | C | 39.2% | 13% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Beaver Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McLeansboro Township | C− | 40.8% | 14.4% | 17.8% | ZIP 62859 |
Crouch Township and Beaver Creek 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 South Crouch Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Crouch Township
Why doesn’t South Crouch 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 South Crouch Township.
What hospital is closest to South Crouch Township?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 6.2 miles in a straight line from South Crouch 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 South Crouch 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.