Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Carlyle Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Carlyle Township differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62231. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlyle Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Carlyle Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Carlyle Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Carlyle Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Carlyle Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Carlyle Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Carlyle Township is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Carlyle Township’s likely range; Carlyle Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62231, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Carlyle Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlyle Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #462 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 68% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Carlyle Township’s median household income is $87,917; among the 10,165 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Carlyle Township adults…
Carlyle Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Carlyle Township
No hospital or community health center in Carlyle 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 Carlyle 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Carlyle Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carlyle Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
7.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Carlyle Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Carlyle 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.
Carlyle Township and the towns around it
Carlyle Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Township | B− | 40.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% | ZIP 62231 |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Irishtown Township | B− | 40.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wade Township | B | 39.9% | 11.9% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Clement Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Township and Clement 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 Carlyle Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carlyle Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carlyle Township is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Carlyle Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carlyle Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.7–21 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%31.6–48.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.2–41.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34–43.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.6–33.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.4–14.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.8–16.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%18.7–27.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.7–21.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%28.5–42.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76–82.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62–69.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.4–89.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.5–81.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.1–71.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62–78.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.3–25.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%26.8–37.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%19.9–27.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.8–13.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.1–11.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.6–7.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.3–13 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26–34.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.5–16.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.3–14.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Carlyle Township
Is Carlyle Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlyle Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #462 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carlyle Township?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 48.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carlyle Township?
St. Josephs Hospital in Breese, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Carlyle Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carlyle Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.1%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Carlyle Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carlyle 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.