Where South Muddy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Muddy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62448, 62434, 62424, 62479. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Muddy Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in South Muddy Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, South Muddy Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
South Muddy Township is short on dental care and mental health care
South Muddy Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in South Muddy Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer South Muddy Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Muddy Township’s likely range; South Muddy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62448, 62434, 62424, 62479, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Muddy Township adults…
South Muddy Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Muddy 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 South Muddy Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near South Muddy Township
No hospital or community health center in South Muddy 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 Muddy 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.
17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of South Muddy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Muddy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How South Muddy Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 South Muddy 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.
South Muddy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Muddy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Smallwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pixley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bible Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
North Muddy Township, Smallwood Township, Pixley Township and Bible Grove 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 Muddy Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Muddy Township
Why doesn’t South Muddy 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 Muddy Township.
What hospital is closest to South Muddy Township?
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, 17.5 miles in a straight line from South Muddy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Muddy 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.