Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Xenia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Xenia 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 Xenia Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Xenia 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, Xenia Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Xenia 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 Xenia 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 Xenia Township’s likely range; Xenia Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62899, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Xenia Township adults…
Xenia Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Xenia Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Xenia Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Xenia 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 Xenia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Xenia Township
No hospital or community health center in Xenia 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 Xenia 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 Xenia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Xenia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Iuka Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harter Township | C− | 41.7% | 14% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Songer Township, Iuka Township and Garden Hill 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 Xenia Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Xenia Township
Why doesn’t Xenia 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 Xenia Township.
What hospital is closest to Xenia Township?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Xenia 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 Xenia Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clay Medical Center in Flora, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Xenia 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.