On CDC estimates, Mason Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Mason Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62443, 62426. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mason Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mason Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Mason Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mason Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Mason Township’s likely range; Mason Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62443, 62426, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Mason Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 52% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Mason Township’s median household income is $77,639; among the 10,807 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mason Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.9% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Mason Township adults…
Mason Township runs above IL on 6 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.
Care in and near Mason Township
No hospital or community health center in Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Mason Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mason Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Mason 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.
14.1% of Mason Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Mason 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Township | C+ | 36.3% | 12.4% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| West Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Larkinsburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | B− | 35.2% | 11.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
West Township, Union Township and Larkinsburg 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 Mason Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mason Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mason Township is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Mason Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mason Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%17.8–23.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–19.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%28.7–43.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33–41.1 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.3–41.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.3–33 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.9–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.6–15.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14–19.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21–29.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.1–21.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%29.5–42.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.4–9.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%73.9–80.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%56.7–64.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.4–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57–66.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%63.3–78.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.8–26.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.5–38.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.1–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.9–16.6 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.3–12.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.7–16.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%27.7–36.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.2–17.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Mason Township
Is Mason Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mason Township?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 43.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mason Township?
St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Mason Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mason Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.4%), 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 Mason Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mason 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.