Photo: Arthur Public Library · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Arthur is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Arthur differs from Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arthur. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arthur
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Arthur
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Arthur runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Arthur
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Arthur
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.3%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Arthur is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Arthur is healthier than 23%. Against the 7,391 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 44%. Health Grade ↓
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 Arthur’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Arthur’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arthur is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 36% of U.S. towns); physical distress 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). Arthur’s median household income is $54,907; among the 7,391 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Arthur adults…
Arthur runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Arthur is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Arthur as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arthur adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Arthur adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Arthur runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Arthur 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.
Care in and near Arthur
No hospital or community health center in Arthur 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 Arthur; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Arthur adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Arthur and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | C− | 37.9% | 13% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arthur adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arthur
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arthur is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Arthur’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arthur | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%20.9–28 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%31–44.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.7–42.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.6–43.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28.7–34.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.4–11.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.6–19.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.6–20 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%24.6–33.4 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.2–19.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.4–40.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.2–13.8 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.3–80.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%53.8–60.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83–87.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.8–80.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.7%55–63.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%64.3–74.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.1–26.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%31.2–40.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.4–30.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14–19.8 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%12.9–18.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%33–41.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16–21.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.5–19 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 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 Arthur
Is Arthur a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arthur is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arthur?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 44.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arthur?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Arthur’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arthur have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–13.8%), 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 Arthur 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 Arthur.
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.