Where Covington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Covington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62271, 62263, 62803. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Covington Township
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Covington Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Covington Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Covington Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington Township’s likely range; Covington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62271, 62263, 62803, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Covington Township adults…
Covington Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Covington Township is an older town: 31% 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 Covington Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Covington Township
No hospital or community health center in Covington 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 Covington 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.
10.6% of Covington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Covington 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Covington Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Covington 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.
Covington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Santa Fe Township | B− | 40.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hoyleton Township | B | 36.9% | 10.9% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Nashville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Okawville Township | B | 36.9% | 11.4% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Nashville | B+ | 36.1% | 11.1% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Lake Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Nashville Township: the same community as Nashville, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Covington Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Covington Township
Why doesn’t Covington 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 Covington Township.
What hospital is closest to Covington Township?
Washington County Hospital in Nashville, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Covington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Covington 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.