Where Arrowsmith residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arrowsmith, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arrowsmith. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arrowsmith
Smoking is more common in Arrowsmith
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Arrowsmith
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.3%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Arrowsmith’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Arrowsmith adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Arrowsmith runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Arrowsmith 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.
Out of every 100 Arrowsmith adults…
Arrowsmith runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arrowsmith
No hospital or community health center in Arrowsmith 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 Arrowsmith; ≈ 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 Arrowsmith 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.
18% of Arrowsmith adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Arrowsmith 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 Arrowsmith adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Arrowsmith
Why doesn’t Arrowsmith have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arrowsmith.
What hospital is closest to Arrowsmith?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Arrowsmith’s 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 Arrowsmith.
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.