Where Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62231, 62801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Lake Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lake Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Lake Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lake 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 ↓
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 Lake Township’s likely range; Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62231, 62801, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Township adults…
Lake Township runs above IL on 7 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.6% of Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyleton Township | B | 36.9% | 10.9% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Santa Fe Township | B− | 40.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Covington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carlyle Township | B− | 40.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% | ZIP 62231 |
| Clement Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookside Township | D | 41.7% | 14.4% | 18.4% | ZIP 62801 |
Covington 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 Lake Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Township
Why doesn’t Lake 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 Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Township?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital -Centralia in Centralia, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake 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.