Where Smithton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Smithton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62220, 62243, 62285, 62226. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smithton Township
Arthritis and cancer run high in Smithton Township
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.1%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Smithton Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Smithton Township is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Smithton Township has a community health center but no hospital
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Memorial Hospital in Belleville, 8.2 miles away. 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 Smithton Township’s likely range; Smithton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62220, 62243, 62285, 62226, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Smithton Township adults…
Smithton Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Smithton Township
1 community health center in Smithton 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 Smithton 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.
3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Smithton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Smithton 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.
13.4% of Smithton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Smithton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | C+ | 39.6% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Freeburg | A− | 34.3% | 11.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Smithton | B+ | 35% | 10.6% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| St. Clair Township | B− | 38.1% | 12.6% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Millstadt Township | A− | 34.8% | 10.9% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Freeburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie Du Long Township | B+ | 34.7% | 11% | 13% | ZIP codes |
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 Smithton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Smithton Township
Why doesn’t Smithton 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 Smithton Township.
What hospital is closest to Smithton Township?
Memorial Hospital in Belleville, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Smithton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Smithton Township?
14 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf - Smithton Health Center in Smithton, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smithton 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.