Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Where Mount Vernon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mount Vernon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62864. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Vernon Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Mount Vernon Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Mount Vernon Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mount Vernon Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), 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 Mount Vernon Township’s likely range; Mount Vernon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62864, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mount Vernon Township adults…
Mount Vernon 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.
7.4 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mount Vernon Township
No hospital or community health center in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Mount Vernon Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mount Vernon Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Mount Vernon 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.
17.2% of Mount Vernon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Mount Vernon 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 Township | C+ | 39.5% | 12.8% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Dodds Township | C | 39.9% | 13.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Field Township | C+ | 39.5% | 13.4% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Farrington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webber Township | C− | 40.5% | 13.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Vernon | C | 40.4% | 13.3% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Farrington 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 Mount Vernon Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mount Vernon Township
Why doesn’t Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Township.
What hospital is closest to Mount Vernon Township?
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads in Mount Vernon, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Mount Vernon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mount Vernon Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mt Vernon Community HLTH Center in Mount Vernon, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Vernon 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.