Where Wilberton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilberton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62885, 62880, 62471. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilberton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wilberton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Wilberton Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wilberton Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Wilberton Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 23.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Wilberton Township’s likely range; Wilberton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62885, 62880, 62471, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wilberton Township adults…
Wilberton Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilberton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Wilberton Township
No hospital or community health center in Wilberton 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 Wilberton 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).
How Wilberton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilberton Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Wilberton 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.
17.6% of Wilberton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Wilberton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otego Township | C | 39.8% | 12.9% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Lone Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kaskaskia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Foster Township | — | — | — | — |
Lone Grove Township, Kaskaskia Township and Foster 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 Wilberton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilberton Township
Why doesn’t Wilberton 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 Wilberton Township.
What hospital is closest to Wilberton Township?
Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Wilberton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilberton 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.