Photo: User:Dailynetworks · Public domainWhere Chapin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chapin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chapin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chapin
Depression is more common in Chapin
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Chapin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Chapin’s likely range.
How Chapin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chapin runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Chapin 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Chapin adults…
Chapin runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chapin
No hospital or community health center in Chapin 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 Chapin; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chapin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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 Chapin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Chapin 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 Chapin adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chapin
Why doesn’t Chapin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chapin.
What hospital is closest to Chapin?
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Chapin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chapin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville in Jacksonville, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chapin.
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.