Where Four Mile Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Four Mile Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62895, 62814, 62810, 62851. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Four Mile Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Four Mile Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Four Mile Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Four Mile Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Four Mile Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Four Mile Township’s likely range; Four Mile Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62895, 62814, 62810, 62851, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Four Mile Township adults…
Four Mile Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Four Mile Township is an older town: 30% 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 Four Mile Township as about how healthy they are.
How Four Mile Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Four Mile Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Four Mile 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Four Mile Township
No hospital or community health center in Four Mile 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 Four Mile 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Four Mile Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Four Mile Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Four Mile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Township | C− | 39.7% | 13.2% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Orel Township | C+ | 39.1% | 13.2% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hickory Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webber Township | C− | 40.5% | 13.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Dahlgren Township | C | 39.2% | 13% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
Hickory 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 Four Mile Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Four Mile Township
Why doesn’t Four Mile 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 Four Mile Township.
What hospital is closest to Four Mile Township?
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads in Mount Vernon, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Four Mile 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 Four Mile 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.