On CDC estimates, Helvetia Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Helvetia Township differs from Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62249, 62293, 62216. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helvetia Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Helvetia Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Helvetia 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 Helvetia Township is insured
Only 5.8% 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 Helvetia Township’s likely range; Helvetia Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62249, 62293, 62216, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Helvetia Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helvetia Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #270 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Helvetia Township’s median household income is $84,590; among the 10,431 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$106K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Helvetia Township adults…
Helvetia 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.
8.7% of Helvetia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Helvetia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Helvetia Township
No hospital or community health center in Helvetia 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 Helvetia 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Helvetia Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Helvetia Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Helvetia Township and the towns around it
Helvetia Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helvetia Township | A− | 36.8% | 10.2% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Saline Township | B+ | 36.6% | 10.3% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| St. Jacob Township | A | 35.8% | 9% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| St. Rose Township | B+ | 38.1% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | B+ | 38.8% | 10.5% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Marine Township | A− | 35.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Helvetia Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Helvetia Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Helvetia Township is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Helvetia Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Helvetia Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.6–18.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–18 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%30.1–43.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.3–38.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.6–40.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%24.8–31.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.7–10.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.9–14 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%16–23.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%15.8–22.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%27.5–40.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.1–81.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%65.7–72.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.8–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.5–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.1–72.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%66.6–81.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.8–25.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.2–36.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.5–26.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%8.1–11.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.1–10.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%24.1–31.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.5–14 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.3–13.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Helvetia Township
Is Helvetia Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helvetia Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #270 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Helvetia Township?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 43.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Helvetia Township?
St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Helvetia Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Helvetia Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.9%), 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 Helvetia Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Helvetia 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.