On CDC estimates, Shiloh is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Shiloh beats Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shiloh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shiloh
Nearly everyone in Shiloh is insured
Only 6.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Shiloh
Shiloh runs below Illinois on COPD (5.2% vs 6.3%), heart disease (4.9% vs 5.9%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Shiloh’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shiloh is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #206 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 90% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 59%.
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’s median household income is $99,573; among the 8,666 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$124K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shiloh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Shiloh adults…
Shiloh runs below IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shiloh
No hospital or community health center in Shiloh 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; ≈ 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Shiloh adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Shiloh 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.
10.9% of Shiloh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Shiloh and the towns around it
Shiloh’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 | A− | 35% | 10.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| O'Fallon | A | 34.1% | 9.7% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Scott AFB | A | 32.5% | 4.6% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Swansea | B+ | 35.6% | 12% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Belleville | C+ | 39.6% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| St. Clair Township | B− | 38.1% | 12.6% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Shiloh Valley Township | A− | 35.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Caseyville Township | B | 36.7% | 12% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shiloh adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shiloh
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shiloh is better than Illinois on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Shiloh’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shiloh | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%13.1–17.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.6–12.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.2–41.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.4%29.3–37.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%29.9–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.3–27.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.7–10.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.5–13 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.4–23.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19%15.7–22.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%30.7–43 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.7–82.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%64.7–71.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.4–89.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72–78.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.3–72.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%70.7–84.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.2–23.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.5–38.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%21.9–29.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.3–13.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6–7.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.2–12.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%21.2–28.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.2–12.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.1–13 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 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
Is Shiloh a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shiloh is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #206 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shiloh?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 41.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shiloh?
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O Fallon, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Shiloh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shiloh have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.1%), 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 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.
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.