Where Mascoutah Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mascoutah Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62258, 62265, 62254, 62293. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mascoutah Township
Fewer Mascoutah Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing 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 Mascoutah Township is insured
Only 6.7% 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 Mascoutah Township’s likely range; Mascoutah Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62258, 62265, 62254, 62293, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Mascoutah Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mascoutah Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Mascoutah Township adults…
On every condition, Mascoutah Township is about the same as Illinois. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mascoutah Township
No hospital or community health center in Mascoutah 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 Mascoutah 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Mascoutah Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Mascoutah 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.
Mascoutah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Valley Township | A− | 35.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mascoutah | B+ | 35.2% | 9.9% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Scott AFB | A | 32.5% | 4.6% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Engelmann Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lebanon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Looking Glass Township | B | 40% | 10.7% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Engelmann Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Lebanon Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mascoutah Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mascoutah Township
Why doesn’t Mascoutah 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 Mascoutah Township.
What hospital is closest to Mascoutah Township?
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O Fallon, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Mascoutah Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mascoutah Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - O'fallon in O Fallon, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mascoutah 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.