Where Burton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burton
Binge drinking is the habit Burton doesn’t win on
23.2% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Burton
Burton runs below Illinois on heart disease (4.1% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (9.1% vs 11.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Burton’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Burton adults…
Burton runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Burton
No hospital or community health center in Burton 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 Burton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Burton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Burton adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Burton 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.
11% of Burton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Burton 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 Burton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Burton
Why doesn’t Burton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burton.
What hospital is closest to Burton?
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Burton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Burton?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Transitions of Western Illinois in Quincy, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burton.
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.