Where Twigg Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Twigg Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62859, 62817, 62829. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twigg Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Twigg Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Twigg Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Twigg Township
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Twigg Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Twigg Township’s likely range; Twigg Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62859, 62817, 62829, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Twigg Township adults…
Twigg Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Twigg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Twigg Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Twigg Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Twigg 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.
Care in and near Twigg Township
No hospital or community health center in Twigg 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 Twigg 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.
17.8% of Twigg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Twigg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flannigan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McLeansboro Township | C− | 40.8% | 14.4% | 17.8% | ZIP 62859 |
| South Twigg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mayberry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crook Township | — | — | — | — |
Flannigan Township, South Twigg Township, Mayberry Township and Crook 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 Twigg Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Twigg Township
Why doesn’t Twigg 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 Twigg Township.
What hospital is closest to Twigg Township?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Twigg 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 Twigg 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.