Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Carmi is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Carmi differs from Illinois on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carmi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carmi
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Carmi
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Carmi runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Carmi
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Carmi
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Carmi is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Carmi is healthier than 13%. Against the 4,952 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 38%. Health Grade ↓
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 Carmi’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Carmi’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carmi is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #738 of 767 in Illinois. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 29% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Carmi’s median household income is $47,827; among the 4,952 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Carmi compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Carmi adults…
Carmi runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carmi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Carmi
1 community health center in Carmi, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Carmi; ≈ 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).
How Carmi adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Carmi runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Carmi 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.
20.7% of Carmi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Carmi and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi | D | 38.9% | 15% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carmi adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carmi
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carmi is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Carmi’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carmi | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.2–29.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.2–19.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–21.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%30.5–47.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13–17.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%37.2–46.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.4–44.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.5–38.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.6–11 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.3–14 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%16.7–24.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.1–22 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.6%25.4–36.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.6–18.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%29.5–44.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.1–12.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.6–82.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.4%51.3–59.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.4–87.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.1–82.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57–68.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%64.6–75.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.3–28 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.4–39.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%20.9–28.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%16–22.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.2–15.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.8–10.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%17.4–24.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%33.6–44 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%17.6–23.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.8–19.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.3–12 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.4–13.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Carmi
Is Carmi a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carmi is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #738 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carmi?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 47.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carmi?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Carmi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carmi have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–12.5%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Carmi more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carmi.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.