Where St. Mary Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Mary Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62367. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Mary Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in St. Mary Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, St. Mary Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in St. Mary Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in St. Mary Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 St. Mary Township’s likely range; St. Mary Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62367, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 St. Mary Township adults…
St. Mary Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
St. Mary Township is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in St. Mary Township as about how healthy they are.
How St. Mary Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, St. Mary Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 St. Mary 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Mary Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near St. Mary Township
No hospital or community health center in St. Mary 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. Mary 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of St. Mary Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
St. Mary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hancock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Augusta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamoine Township | — | — | — | — |
Harmony Township, Hancock Township, Augusta Township and Lamoine Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Mary Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Mary Township
Why doesn’t St. Mary 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 St. Mary Township.
What hospital is closest to St. Mary Township?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 9.4 miles in a straight line from St. Mary Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Mary 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.