Photo: Paul Sableman from St. Louis, MO · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Salem Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Salem Township differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62881, 62870. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salem Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Salem Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Salem Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Salem Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Salem Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Salem Township has a top-rated hospital
Salem Township Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Salem Township’s likely range; Salem Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62881, 62870, 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 Salem Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salem Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #641 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 42% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Salem Township’s median household income is $64,865; among the 9,912 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Salem Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.9% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Salem Township adults…
Salem Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Salem Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Salem Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Salem Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near Salem Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Salem Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Salem 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 Salem 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.
15.4% of Salem Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Salem Township and the towns around it
Salem Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | C | 39% | 13.1% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Tonti Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Odin Township | C | 38.5% | 13% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Raccoon Township | C | 39.7% | 13.7% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Stevenson Township | C | 38.9% | 12.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
Tonti Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salem Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Salem Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Salem Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Salem Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Salem Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%18.9–24.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%30.4–48.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.2–15.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%33.9–43 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.6–42.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%27.5–34.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.5–20.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.3–19.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%22.1–31.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.5–21.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%29–43.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.6–9.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%74.8–82 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%55.8–64 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.5–88 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.3–81.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%56.9–67.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%60.8–78.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%19.9–27.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.1–38.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.4–28.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%12.5–17.5 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.6–9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7–9.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%13.1–18.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%29.5–38.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Salem Township
Is Salem Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salem Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #641 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Salem Township?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 48.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Salem Township?
Salem Township Hospital in Salem, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Salem Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Salem Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.5%), 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 Salem 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 Salem 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.