Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wood River Township is healthier than 55%
Wood River Township trails Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62095, 62024, 62010, 62084. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wood River Township
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in Wood River Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.1%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 23.5%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Wood River Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wood River Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Wood River Township
Grades next door run from Fort Russell Township (A−) to Alton (D). Wood River Township is a C+. Around town ↓
Wood River Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wood River Township is healthier than 37%. Against the 9,433 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 55%. Health Grade ↓
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 Wood River Township’s likely range; Wood River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62095, 62024, 62010, 62084, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Wood River Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wood River Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #588 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 58% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Wood River Township’s median household income is $62,083; among the 9,433 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 55%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Wood River Township adults…
Wood River 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.
6.3 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Wood River Township and the towns around it
Wood River Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River Township | C+ | 39.8% | 11.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Alton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alton | D | 44.3% | 14.7% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| East Alton | C− | 41% | 12.3% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Foster Township | C | 40.8% | 13% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fort Russell Township | A− | 36.1% | 9.7% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Roxana | C | 40.6% | 12% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Bethalto | B | 37.4% | 10.9% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Alton Township: the same community as Alton, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Wood River Township
1 community health center in Wood River Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wood River 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 Wood River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Wood River Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wood River Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Wood River Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Wood River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wood River Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wood River Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wood River Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Wood River Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wood River Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%18–23.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–20.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%33–46.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.5–40.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.4–40.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.9–32.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%11.9–17.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.5–18.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.4–28.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.2–21.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%30.3–43.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.8–9.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.7–80.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.2–64.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.4–87.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%72.7–78.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.2–67.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%62.8–79.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%19.9–27.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.6–39.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.4–29.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%13.5–18.7 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7.1–9.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13.3–18.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%29.2–37.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.2–17.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13–16.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Wood River Township
Is Wood River Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wood River Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #588 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wood River Township?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 46.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wood River Township?
Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Wood River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wood River Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.9%), 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 Wood River Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wood River 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.