Where Carman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carman
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Carman
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.3%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Carman runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Carman, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Carman keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (71.4% vs 63.4%). 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 Carman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carman adults…
Carman runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Carman
No hospital or community health center in Carman 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 Carman; ≈ 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 Carman adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Carman 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.
8.9% of Carman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Carman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carman adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carman
Why doesn’t Carman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carman.
What hospital is closest to Carman?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Carman’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 Carman?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC/Seia West Burlington Clinic in West Burlington, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carman.
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.