Within Illinois, Stookey Township is healthier than 47% of graded towns
Stookey Township differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62223, 62260. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stookey Township
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in Stookey Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.3%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. High blood pressure is also above the state: 39%, vs 33% across Illinois. In all, Stookey Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stookey Township, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Stookey Township
Grades next door run from Millstadt (A−) to Centreville Township (D−). Stookey Township is a B. Around town ↓
Nearly everyone in Stookey Township is insured
Only 6.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Stookey Township’s likely range; Stookey Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62223, 62260, 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 Stookey Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stookey Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #408 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Stookey Township’s median household income is $81,894; among the 10,635 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Stookey Township adults…
Stookey Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stookey Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Stookey Township and the towns around it
Stookey Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stookey Township | B | 36.5% | 12.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Belleville | C+ | 39.6% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Centreville Township | D− | 48.2% | 19.2% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Cahokia Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Clair Township | B− | 38.1% | 12.6% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Millstadt Township | A− | 34.8% | 10.9% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Loaf Township | B | 36.1% | 11.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Canteen Township | D | 45.2% | 18.1% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
Cahokia Heights: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Stookey Township
No hospital or community health center in Stookey 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 Stookey 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Stookey Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Stookey 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.
12.5% of Stookey Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stookey Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stookey Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stookey Township is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Stookey Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stookey Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.6–20.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–17.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%29.5–43.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.8–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%34.7–43.2 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%33.9–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%26.8–33.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.4–12.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19–27 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.2–20.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%29.2–41.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.4–83.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.2%63.6–70.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.5 | 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) | 68.8%64–73.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%68.1–82.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.8–24.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.1–36.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.7–28 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.9–14.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.2–8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%25.1–33.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–8.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 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 Stookey Township
Is Stookey Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stookey Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #408 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stookey Township?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 43.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stookey Township?
Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Stookey Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Stookey Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.5%), 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 Stookey 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 Stookey 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.