Photo: Ruhe1986 at English Wikipedia · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Carrier Mills is healthier than 54%
Carrier Mills differs from Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carrier Mills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carrier Mills
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Carrier Mills
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Carrier Mills runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Carrier Mills
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
In Carrier Mills, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Carrier Mills is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Carrier Mills is healthier than 24%. Against the 6,046 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 54%. 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 Carrier Mills’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Carrier Mills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carrier Mills is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 40% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Carrier Mills’ median household income is $50,729; among the 6,046 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Carrier Mills adults…
Carrier Mills runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carrier Mills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Carrier Mills
1 community health center in Carrier Mills, 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 Carrier Mills; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Carrier Mills adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Carrier Mills runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Carrier Mills adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Carrier Mills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Carrier Mills and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier Mills | C− | 40.8% | 14% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carrier Mills adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carrier Mills
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carrier Mills is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Carrier Mills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carrier Mills | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.2–25.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.5–17.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%32–50 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12–16.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%35.9–45 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.3–43.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%28.3–35.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.4–11.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%16.7–24.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.2–19.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22.1–32.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.5–19.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%30.2–45.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.7–10.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%75.7–82.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.5%53.3–61.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–88.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76–81.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%57.8–68.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%65–75.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.2–26.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.2–39.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%21.7–29.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11–15.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.5–10.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.5–10 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%14.3–20.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%29.5–39.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%14.9–20.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.1–17.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5.3 | 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 Carrier Mills
Is Carrier Mills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carrier Mills is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carrier Mills?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 50%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carrier Mills?
Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Carrier Mills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carrier Mills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.4%), 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 Carrier Mills 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 Carrier Mills.
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.