Photo: Illinois2011 · CC BY 3.0Where Alton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62002, 62018. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alton Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Alton Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Alton Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alton Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8%) are higher too. 21.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Alton Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Alton Township has a top-rated hospital
Alton Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Alton Township’s likely range; Alton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62002, 62018, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alton Township adults…
Alton Township runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.9% of Alton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Alton Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Alton Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Alton 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.
8.1 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
How Alton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alton Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Alton 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.
Alton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | D | 44.3% | 14.7% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Wood River Township | C+ | 39.8% | 11.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Godfrey | B+ | 37% | 11.7% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| East Alton | C− | 41% | 12.3% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Foster Township | C | 40.8% | 13% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alton Township
Why doesn’t Alton 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 Alton Township.
What hospital is closest to Alton Township?
Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Alton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alton Township?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton in Alton, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alton 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.