Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Shiloh Valley Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Shiloh Valley Township differs from Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62221, 62269, 62225, 62254. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shiloh Valley Township
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Shiloh Valley Township
Shiloh Valley Township runs below Illinois on heart disease (4.8% vs 5.9%), diabetes (9.9% vs 11.7%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Shiloh Valley Township is insured
Only 6.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Shiloh Valley Township’s likely range; Shiloh Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62221, 62269, 62225, 62254, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Shiloh Valley Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shiloh Valley Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #268 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 53%.
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). Shiloh Valley Township’s median household income is $104,772; among the 7,876 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Shiloh Valley Township adults…
Shiloh Valley Township runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Shiloh Valley Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shiloh Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Shiloh Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Shiloh Valley 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 Shiloh Valley 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.
12 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Shiloh Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Shiloh Valley 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.
12.8% of Shiloh Valley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Shiloh Valley Township and the towns around it
Shiloh Valley Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Valley Township | A− | 35.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mascoutah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mascoutah | B+ | 35.2% | 9.9% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Scott AFB | A | 32.5% | 4.6% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Belleville | C+ | 39.6% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Freeburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| O'Fallon Township | A | 33.2% | 9.8% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| St. Clair Township | B− | 38.1% | 12.6% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
Mascoutah Township: the same community as Mascoutah, graded once. Freeburg Township: the same community as Freeburg, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shiloh Valley Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shiloh Valley Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shiloh Valley Township is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Shiloh Valley Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shiloh Valley Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.8–18.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.8–12.7 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%28.9–42.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%28.5–36.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%28.6–36.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.4–26.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–12.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.1–24.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.2–23.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%31–43.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.6–7.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.4–81.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63–70 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.1–88.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%68.5–75.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60–69.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.7–82.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18–24.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%29.1–39.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.3–29.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7–9.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%11–14.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%21.7–29.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.8–14 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Shiloh Valley Township
Is Shiloh Valley Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shiloh Valley Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #268 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shiloh Valley Township?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 42.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shiloh Valley Township?
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O Fallon, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Shiloh Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shiloh Valley Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.7%), 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 Shiloh Valley Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shiloh Valley 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.