Where Freeburg Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Freeburg Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62243, 62221, 62258. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freeburg Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Freeburg Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Freeburg Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Freeburg Township is insured
Only 5.9% 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 Freeburg Township’s likely range; Freeburg Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62243, 62221, 62258, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Freeburg Township adults…
Freeburg Township runs above IL on 2 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.
10% of Freeburg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Freeburg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Freeburg Township
No hospital or community health center in Freeburg 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 Freeburg 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.
4.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Freeburg Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Freeburg 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.
Freeburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Valley Township | A− | 35.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Freeburg | A− | 34.3% | 11.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Belleville | C+ | 39.6% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Smithton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Athens Township | B+ | 34.5% | 11.2% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Engelmann Township | — | — | — | — |
Smithton Township: not graded. Engelmann 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 Freeburg Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Freeburg Township
Why doesn’t Freeburg 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 Freeburg Township.
What hospital is closest to Freeburg Township?
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O Fallon, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Freeburg 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 Freeburg Township?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf - Smithton Health Center in Smithton, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freeburg 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.