On CDC estimates, Six Mile Township is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Six Mile Township differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62983, 62865, 62999, 62896. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Six Mile Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Six Mile Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Six Mile Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Six Mile Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Six Mile Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Six Mile Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Six Mile Township is healthier than 21%. Against the 7,862 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 37%. Health Grade ↓
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 Six Mile Township’s likely range; Six Mile Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62983, 62865, 62999, 62896, 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 Six Mile Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Six Mile Township is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #694 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 37% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Six Mile Township’s median household income is $56,437; among the 7,862 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Six Mile Township adults…
Six Mile 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.
6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Six Mile Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Six Mile Township
No hospital or community health center in Six Mile 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 Six Mile 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).
How Six Mile Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Six Mile 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.
16.1% of Six Mile Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Six Mile Township and the towns around it
Six Mile Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Mile Township | C− | 41.2% | 14.4% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Denning Township | D | 42% | 14.7% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Elk Township | C− | 41.9% | 13.7% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Tyrone Township | C− | 41.2% | 14.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Six Mile Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Six Mile Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Six Mile Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Six Mile Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Six Mile Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%19.7–26.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.6–20 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%32.5–50 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.3–16.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%35.4–44.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%34.7–44.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%29.4–37.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9–12 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11–16.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.5–20.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%22.6–32.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.6–20 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%31.2–46.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.5–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%75.8–82.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%54.6–62.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.9–88.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.5–82.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.3–68.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.6%59.3–77.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.5–27.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.4–38.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.7–28.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.7–18.3 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.6–13.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7–9.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%13.2–19.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.3–40.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.7–21 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13–17.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 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 Six Mile Township
Is Six Mile Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Six Mile Township is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #694 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Six Mile Township?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 50%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Six Mile Township?
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Six Mile Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Six Mile Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10.2%), 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 Six Mile 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 Six Mile 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.