Where Alden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alden
Arthritis, COPD and cancer run high in Alden
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Alden runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Alden is insured
Only 5.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Fewer Alden adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Alden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alden adults…
Alden runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Alden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Alden
No hospital or community health center in Alden 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 Alden; ≈ 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.
How Alden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alden runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Alden 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.
Alden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alden adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alden
Why doesn’t Alden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alden.
What hospital is closest to Alden?
Mercy Harvard Hospital in Harvard, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Alden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alden?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Susana P. Castro Health Center in Harvard, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alden.
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.