Where Ashmore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ashmore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ashmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ashmore
Fewer Ashmore adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Ashmore
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Ashmore is insured
Only 6.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Ashmore’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Ashmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Ashmore adults…
Ashmore runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ashmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Ashmore
No hospital or community health center in Ashmore 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 Ashmore; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ashmore adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Ashmore 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.
Ashmore 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 Ashmore adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ashmore
Why doesn’t Ashmore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ashmore.
What hospital is closest to Ashmore?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Ashmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ashmore?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Charleston in Charleston, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ashmore.
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.