Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Cave-In-Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cave-In-Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cave-In-Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cave-In-Rock
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cave-In-Rock
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Cave-In-Rock runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cave-In-Rock
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Cave-In-Rock, and more people treating it
44.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Cave-In-Rock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cave-In-Rock adults…
Cave-In-Rock runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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
Keeping up with care
Share of Cave-In-Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Cave-In-Rock
No hospital or community health center in Cave-In-Rock 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 Cave-In-Rock; ≈ 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 Cave-In-Rock adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Cave-In-Rock 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.
15.2% of Cave-In-Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Cave-In-Rock 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 Cave-In-Rock adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cave-In-Rock
Why doesn’t Cave-In-Rock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cave-In-Rock.
What hospital is closest to Cave-In-Rock?
Hardin County General Hospital & Clinic in Rosiclare, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Cave-In-Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cave-In-Rock?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hardin County Medical Clinic in Elizabethtown, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cave-In-Rock.
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.