Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Cypress residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cypress, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cypress. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cypress
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cypress
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Cypress runs above Illinois on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Cypress
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 23.2% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cypress
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), 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 Cypress’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Cypress adults…
Cypress runs above IL on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cypress adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near Cypress
No hospital or community health center in Cypress 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 Cypress; ≈ 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 Cypress adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cypress runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Cypress 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.
21.7% of Cypress adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Cypress 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 Cypress adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cypress
Why doesn’t Cypress have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cypress.
What hospital is closest to Cypress?
Deaconess Illinois Union County in Anna, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Cypress’ 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 Cypress?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dongola Medical Clinic in Dongola, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cypress.
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.