Where Pilot Knob Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pilot Knob Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62263, 62268. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pilot Knob Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Pilot Knob Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Pilot Knob Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pilot Knob Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Pilot Knob 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Pilot Knob Township, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Pilot Knob Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pilot Knob Township’s likely range; Pilot Knob Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62263, 62268, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pilot Knob Township adults…
Pilot Knob Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pilot Knob Township
No hospital or community health center in Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Pilot Knob Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
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.
How Pilot Knob Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Pilot Knob 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.
Pilot Knob 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bolo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nashville Township | — | — | — | — |
Oakdale Township and Bolo Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Nashville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pilot Knob Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pilot Knob Township
Why doesn’t Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob Township.
What hospital is closest to Pilot Knob Township?
Washington County Hospital in Nashville, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Pilot Knob Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pilot Knob 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.