Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Creal Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Creal Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Creal Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Creal Springs
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in Creal Springs
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 24.3%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Creal Springs runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Creal Springs
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 Creal Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Creal Springs adults…
Creal Springs runs above IL on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Creal Springs
No hospital or community health center in Creal Springs 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 Creal Springs; ≈ 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 Creal Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Creal Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Creal Springs runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Creal Springs 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.
14.4% of Creal Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Creal Springs 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 Creal Springs adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Creal Springs
Why doesn’t Creal Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Creal Springs.
What hospital is closest to Creal Springs?
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Creal Springs’ 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 Creal Springs?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goreville Medical Clinic in Goreville, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Creal Springs.
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.