Where Ava residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ava, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ava. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ava
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Ava
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.8%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Ava runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ava
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Ava
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, 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 Ava’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ava adults…
Ava runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ava adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Ava adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ava runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ava 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 Ava
No hospital or community health center in Ava 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 Ava; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of Ava adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ava and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Township | C | 40.3% | 12.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ora Township | — | — | — | — |
Ora Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ava adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ava
Why doesn’t Ava have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ava.
What hospital is closest to Ava?
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Ava’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ava.
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.