Photo: Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Arcola is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Arcola trails Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arcola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arcola
Dental care lags in Arcola
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.8% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
More Arcola adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Arcola
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Arcola runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Arcola’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Arcola’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arcola is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #662 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Arcola’s median household income is $89,827; among the 9,966 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 11%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arcola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Arcola adults…
Arcola runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arcola
No hospital or community health center in Arcola 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 Arcola; ≈ 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 Arcola adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Arcola 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.
17.2% of Arcola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Arcola and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | C | 40.6% | 13.8% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arcola adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arcola
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arcola is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Arcola’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arcola | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%20.1–28.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.2–17.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%31.4–49.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%11.7–16 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.1–41 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.3–42.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%24.5–31.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%6.8–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.4–21.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.2–18.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%24.4–35.7 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.5–20 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%29.1–43.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%12.4–19.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.4–80.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%53.3–61.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.1–87.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%73.7–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54–65.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%64.9–75.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.3–24.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29–40.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%22.7–31.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%16.5–24 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.1–18.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%13.9–20.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%29.5–40.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14–20.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.3–18.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7–9.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.1–11.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 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 Arcola
Is Arcola a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arcola is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #662 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arcola?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 49.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arcola?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Arcola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arcola have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–19.2%), 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 Arcola 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 Arcola.
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.