Photo: Omnedon · Public domainWhere Allerton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Allerton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Allerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allerton
COPD, depression and cancer run high in Allerton
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Allerton runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Allerton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Allerton
The closest emergency room is Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 20.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Allerton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Allerton adults…
Allerton runs above IL on 6 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Allerton
No hospital or community health center in Allerton 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 Allerton; ≈ 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 Allerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Allerton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Allerton runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Allerton 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.
12.7% of Allerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Allerton 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 Allerton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Allerton
Why doesn’t Allerton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Allerton.
What hospital is closest to Allerton?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Allerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allerton.
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.