Where Carlock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carlock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carlock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlock
Depression runs high in Carlock
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Carlock 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 ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Carlock
Carlock runs below Illinois on diabetes (8.5% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). 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 Carlock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carlock adults…
Carlock runs below IL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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% of Carlock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Carlock
No hospital or community health center in Carlock 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 Carlock; ≈ 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 Carlock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Carlock adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Carlock runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Carlock 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.
Carlock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Carlock adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Carlock
Why doesn’t Carlock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carlock.
What hospital is closest to Carlock?
Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Carlock’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 Carlock?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chestnut Family Health Center in Bloomington, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carlock.
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.