Where Browning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Browning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Browning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Browning
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Browning
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Browning runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Browning 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 ↓
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 Browning’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Browning adults…
Browning runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Browning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Browning
No hospital or community health center in Browning 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 Browning; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Browning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Browning adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Browning 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.
Browning 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 Browning adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Browning
Why doesn’t Browning have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Browning.
What hospital is closest to Browning?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Browning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Browning?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown in Beardstown, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Browning.
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.