Where South Otter Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Otter Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62626, 62640, 62674. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Otter Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Otter Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, South Otter Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in South Otter Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In South Otter Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Otter Township’s likely range; South Otter Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62626, 62640, 62674, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Otter Township adults…
South Otter Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Otter Township is an older town: 36% 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 Otter Township as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Otter Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near South Otter Township
No hospital or community health center in South Otter 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 Otter 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 South Otter Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 South Otter 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.
17% of South Otter Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Otter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Palmyra Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nilwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Otter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carlinville Township | — | — | — | — |
South Palmyra Township, Nilwood Township and North Otter Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Carlinville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Otter Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Otter Township
Why doesn’t South Otter 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 Otter Township.
What hospital is closest to South Otter Township?
Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, 7.5 miles in a straight line from South Otter Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Otter Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Macoupin County Public Health Clinic Site in Carlinville, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Otter 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.