Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Irishtown Township is healthier than 89%
Irishtown Township differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62231, 62253. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irishtown Township
Irishtown Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Irishtown Township is healthier than 54%. Against the 6,404 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Irishtown Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Irishtown Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Irishtown Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Irishtown 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 Irishtown 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 Irishtown 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 Irishtown Township’s likely range; Irishtown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62231, 62253, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Irishtown Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irishtown Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 67% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Irishtown Township’s median household income is $51,833; among the 6,404 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Irishtown Township adults…
Irishtown Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Irishtown Township
No hospital or community health center in Irishtown 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 Irishtown 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.
11.1% of Irishtown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Irishtown 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.
8.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Irishtown Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Irishtown 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.
Irishtown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irishtown Township | B− | 40.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Carlyle Township | B− | 40.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% | ZIP 62231 |
| Wheatfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tamalco Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clement Township | — | — | — | — |
Wheatfield Township, Tamalco Township, East Fork Township and Clement 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 Irishtown Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Irishtown Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Irishtown Township is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Irishtown Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Irishtown Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%15.8–21.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%31.7–48.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%33.4–41.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.1–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.7–33.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%9.9–14.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.9–16.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%18.9–27.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.8–21.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%28.7–42.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76–82.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%61.6–69 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.6–81.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%60.8–71.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%62.1–78.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.4–25.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%26.9–37.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20–27.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.8–13.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.1–11.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.6–7.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.3–13 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.2–34.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.6–16.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.4–14.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Irishtown Township
Is Irishtown Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irishtown Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Irishtown Township?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 48.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Irishtown Township?
St. Josephs Hospital in Breese, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Irishtown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Irishtown Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.1%), 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 Irishtown Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irishtown 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.