Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Nameoki Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Nameoki Township trails Illinois on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62040, 62060, 62234, 62201. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nameoki Township
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Nameoki Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 42.1%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Nameoki Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Nameoki Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.5% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 8%) are higher too. 20.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Nameoki Township
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Nameoki Township’s likely range; Nameoki Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62040, 62060, 62234, 62201, 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 Nameoki Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nameoki Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #707 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 38% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Nameoki Township’s median household income is $65,176; among the 9,964 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Nameoki Township adults…
Nameoki Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.4% of Nameoki Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nameoki Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Nameoki Township
No hospital or community health center in Nameoki 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 Nameoki 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.
9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Nameoki Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Nameoki Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Nameoki Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Nameoki Township and the towns around it
Nameoki Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nameoki Township | C− | 42.1% | 13.4% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Granite City Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Granite City | C− | 41.5% | 12.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Pontoon Beach | C− | 41.9% | 12.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Madison | D | 49.3% | 17.8% | 19% | CDC place |
| Chouteau Township | C+ | 39.5% | 11.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Collinsville Township | B | 38.2% | 11.1% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Venice Township | D | 44.4% | 15.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
Granite City Township: the same community as Granite City, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nameoki Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nameoki Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nameoki Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Nameoki Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nameoki Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%20.7–26.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17–21.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%35.3–49.3 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.5–42.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.9–41 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.5–33.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.2–19.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.8–19.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23.2–31.7 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.1–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%32.2–45.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.6–11.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.2–81.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%52.9–60.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.2–87 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73–79.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%56.6–67.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%61.7–78.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.6–26.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30.8–40.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.3–31.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%18–23 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%9.2–11.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.4%18–22.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.4–39.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%15–19.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%14.1–17.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.7–6.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.5–5.3 | 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 Nameoki Township
Is Nameoki Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nameoki Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #707 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nameoki Township?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 49.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nameoki Township?
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Nameoki Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nameoki Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–11.5%), 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 Nameoki 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 Nameoki 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.