Alexis Opera House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Alexis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alexis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alexis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexis
Depression is more common in Alexis
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.7%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Alexis
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Alexis adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 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 Alexis’ likely range.
How Alexis adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alexis runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Alexis 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.
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.
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 Alexis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Alexis adults…
Alexis runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alexis
No hospital or community health center in Alexis 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 Alexis; ≈ 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 Alexis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Alexis 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 Alexis adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alexis
Why doesn’t Alexis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alexis.
What hospital is closest to Alexis?
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Alexis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexis.
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.