Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, St. Anne Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
St. Anne Township differs from Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60964, 60954. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Anne Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in St. Anne Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, St. Anne Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in St. Anne Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
St. Anne Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Aroma Township (C+). Around town ↓
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 St. Anne Township’s likely range; St. Anne Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60964, 60954, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind St. Anne Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Anne Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). St. Anne Township’s median household income is $90,000; among the 9,954 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 St. Anne Township adults…
St. Anne Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Anne Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
St. Anne Township and the towns around it
St. Anne Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anne Township | B− | 38.4% | 13.3% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Pembroke Township | D | 50% | 23% | 18% | ZIP 60958 |
| Aroma Township | C+ | 39.8% | 13.9% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Beaverville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ganeer Township | C | 39.9% | 13.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Papineau Township | — | — | — | — |
Beaverville Township and Papineau Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near St. Anne Township
No hospital or community health center in St. Anne 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 St. Anne 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 3 parks and preserves
How St. Anne Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Anne 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 St. Anne Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Anne Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Anne Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Anne Township is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside St. Anne Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Anne Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.7–22.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–16 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%30.9–46.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35.1–44.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%36.1–45.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.2–33.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7–9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9–13.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.9–16.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.1–28.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.7–20.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%31.9–45.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.6–10.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%75.8–82.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.2–66.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.1–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%60.9–70.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.2–80.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.1–24.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%28.9–39.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.3–29.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.2–16.4 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10–13.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.4–8.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10.9–14.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.4–36.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.4–17.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 St. Anne Township
Is St. Anne Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Anne Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Anne Township?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 46.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Anne Township?
Presence St. Marys Hospital in Kankakee, 9.7 miles in a straight line from St. Anne Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. Anne Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–10.6%), 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 St. Anne Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Anne 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.