Where Sefton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sefton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62418, 62471. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sefton Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Sefton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Sefton Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sefton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Sefton 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: 18.3%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Sefton Township’s likely range; Sefton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62418, 62471, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sefton Township adults…
Sefton Township runs above IL on 8 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.
How Sefton Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sefton Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Sefton 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.
Care in and near Sefton Township
No hospital or community health center in Sefton 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 Sefton 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 Sefton 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.
16.1% of Sefton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sefton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Township | C+ | 38.9% | 12.6% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Carson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vandalia | C− | 42% | 12.4% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Ramsey Township | B− | 37.8% | 12.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Loudon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Avena Township | C− | 40.2% | 14.2% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Vandalia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Otego Township | C | 39.8% | 12.9% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Carson Township and Loudon Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Vandalia Township: the same community as Vandalia, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sefton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sefton Township
Why doesn’t Sefton 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 Sefton Township.
What hospital is closest to Sefton Township?
Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Sefton 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 Sefton Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Vandalia in Vandalia, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sefton 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.