Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0Where Colp residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colp, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colp. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colp
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Colp
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Colp runs above Illinois on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Colp
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Colp
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.5%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Colp’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Colp adults…
Colp runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colp 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.
21.7% of Colp adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Colp
No hospital or community health center in Colp 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 Colp; ≈ 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 Colp adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Colp runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Colp 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.
Colp 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 Colp adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Colp
Why doesn’t Colp have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colp.
What hospital is closest to Colp?
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Colp’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 Colp?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawnee Health Service, Carterville in Carterville, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colp.
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.