Where La Clede Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Clede Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62838, 62426. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Clede Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in La Clede Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, La Clede Township runs above Illinois on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in La Clede Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in La Clede Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.3%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 La Clede Township’s likely range; La Clede Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62838, 62426, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 La Clede Township adults…
La Clede Township runs above IL on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
How La Clede Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, La Clede Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 La Clede 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.
Care in and near La Clede Township
No hospital or community health center in La Clede 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 La Clede 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 La Clede 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.
20.2% of La Clede Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
La Clede 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Larkinsburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meacham Township | — | — | — | — |
Lone Grove Township, Larkinsburg Township, West Township and Meacham 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 La Clede Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Clede Township
Why doesn’t La Clede 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 La Clede Township.
What hospital is closest to La Clede Township?
Salem Township Hospital in Salem, 18.7 miles in a straight line from La Clede Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Clede 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.