Where Como residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Como, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Como. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Como
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Como
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 33%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Como runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Como, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Como adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Como’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Como adults…
Como runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Como 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.
11.4% of Como adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Como
No hospital or community health center in Como 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 Como; ≈ 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 Como adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Como 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.
Como and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Township | C+ | 36.5% | 13.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hume Township | — | — | — | — |
Hume Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Como adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Como
Why doesn’t Como have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Como.
What hospital is closest to Como?
CGH Medical Center in Sterling, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Como’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 Como?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whiteside CHD - Rock Falls in Rock Falls, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Como.
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.