Where Cedar Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cedar Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Point
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Cedar Point
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Cedar Point runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cedar Point, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.7% 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 Cedar Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cedar Point adults…
Cedar Point runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Cedar Point
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point; ≈ 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 Cedar Point adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Cedar Point 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.
12.7% of Cedar Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar Point
Why doesn’t Cedar Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedar Point.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Point?
OSF Saint Elizabeth MDL Ctr in Peru, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Cedar Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar Point.
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.