Where Boody residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boody, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Boody. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boody
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Boody
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Boody runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Boody, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Boody keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.2% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 87.4%). 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 Boody’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Boody adults…
Boody runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Boody is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Boody as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boody adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Boody
No hospital or community health center in Boody 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 Boody; ≈ 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 Boody adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Boody 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.
7.4% of Boody adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Boody 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 Boody adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boody
Why doesn’t Boody have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Boody.
What hospital is closest to Boody?
St. Marys Hospital in Decatur, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Boody’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Boody?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Crossing Healthcare Schrodt Community Health Center in Decatur, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boody.
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.