Photo: Catching12 · CC BY 3.0Where Granite City Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Granite City Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62040. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granite City Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Granite City Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.8%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Granite City Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Granite City Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.1%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 23.4%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Granite City Township
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Granite City Township’s likely range; Granite City Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62040, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Granite City Township adults…
Granite City Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Granite City Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Granite City Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Granite City Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Granite City Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Granite City Township
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Granite City 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 Granite City 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Granite City Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Granite City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nameoki Township | C− | 42.1% | 13.4% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Granite City | C− | 41.5% | 12.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Venice Township | D | 44.4% | 15.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Madison | D | 49.3% | 17.8% | 19% | CDC place |
| Pontoon Beach | C− | 41.9% | 12.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Chouteau Township | C+ | 39.5% | 11.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Granite City Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Granite City Township
Why doesn’t Granite City 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 Granite City Township.
What hospital is closest to Granite City Township?
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Granite City Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Granite City Township?
28 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Granite City in Granite City, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Granite City 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.