Where Stites Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stites Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62201, 62059, 62060. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stites Township
More Stites Township adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.2%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Stites Township
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (26%), 3 times the Illinois rate. Food insecurity (45.9% vs 15.9%) and no reliable transportation (22.6% vs 8%) are higher too. 51.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Stites Township
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.8%), about twice the Illinois rate. COPD is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Stites Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Stites Township’s likely range; Stites Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62201, 62059, 62060, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
51.3% of Stites Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Stites Township adults…
Stites Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stites Township
No hospital or community health center in Stites 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 Stites 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Stites Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Stites Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Stites Township runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Stites 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.
Stites 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East St. Louis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East St. Louis | D− | 51.8% | 24.2% | 22.3% | CDC place |
| Fairmont City | D | 43.6% | 16.8% | 18% | CDC place |
| Canteen Township | D | 45.2% | 18.1% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Venice Township | D | 44.4% | 15.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
East St. Louis Township: the same community as East St. Louis, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stites Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stites Township
Why doesn’t Stites 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 Stites Township.
What hospital is closest to Stites Township?
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Stites Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stites Township?
35 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Affinia Healthcare Program Management Office in Saint Louis, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stites 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.