Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Clinton is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Clinton trails Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clinton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Clinton runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Clinton
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.6%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Clinton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), 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 Clinton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #644 of 767 in Illinois. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 45% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Clinton’s median household income is $62,323; among the 9,483 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Clinton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clinton runs above Illinois.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near Clinton
1 hospital in Clinton, 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 Clinton; ≈ 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 Clinton 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.
16.8% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Clinton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | C | 39.3% | 12.4% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Clinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%18.9–25.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–21 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%30.4–48 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.6–14.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%32.5–41.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%32.3–41.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%25.8–32.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8–10.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.5–19 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.3–19.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%21.9–31.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.5–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30–44.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.3–11.3 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%73.6–81.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%55.9–64.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83–87.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.7–79.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%53.7–65.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%59.6–77.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.3–27.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.2–39.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%20.7–28.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.5–19.5 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.4–14.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7–9.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%13.7–20 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.3–38.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14–18.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.5–17.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.6–11.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 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 Clinton
Is Clinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #644 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clinton?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 48%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
Warner Hospital and Health Services in Clinton, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Clinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–11.3%), 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 Clinton 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 Clinton.
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.