Where Chemung residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chemung, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chemung. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chemung
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Chemung
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.5%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Chemung runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Chemung adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.2%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Chemung, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.8% 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 Chemung’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chemung adults…
Chemung runs above IL on 7 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Chemung adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Chemung
No hospital or community health center in Chemung 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 Chemung; ≈ 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 Chemung adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Chemung 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.
16% of Chemung adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Chemung 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 Chemung adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chemung
Why doesn’t Chemung have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chemung.
What hospital is closest to Chemung?
Mercy Harvard Hospital in Harvard, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Chemung’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 Chemung?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Susana P. Castro Health Center in Harvard, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chemung.
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.