Where Lively Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lively Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62257, 62237, 62268. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lively Grove Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Lively Grove Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Lively Grove Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lively Grove Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Lively Grove Township, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lively Grove Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lively Grove 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 Lively Grove Township’s likely range; Lively Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62257, 62237, 62268, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lively Grove Township adults…
Lively Grove Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lively Grove Township is an older town: 43% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lively Grove Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lively Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Lively Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Lively Grove 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 Lively Grove 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).
How Lively Grove Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lively Grove Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Lively Grove 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.
12.2% of Lively Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lively Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannisburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakdale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marissa Township | B− | 36.7% | 12.2% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Johannisburg Township and Oakdale 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 Lively Grove Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lively Grove Township
Why doesn’t Lively Grove 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 Lively Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Lively Grove Township?
Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Lively Grove 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 Lively Grove 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.