On CDC estimates, De Soto is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
De Soto trails Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for De Soto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in De Soto
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in De Soto
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, De Soto runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in De Soto
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in De Soto
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), 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 De Soto’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind De Soto’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, De Soto is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 49% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). De Soto’s median household income is $62,813; among the 9,567 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 De Soto adults…
De Soto runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of De Soto 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 De Soto
No hospital or community health center in De Soto 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 De Soto; ≈ 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 De Soto adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, De Soto runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 De Soto 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.
18.3% of De Soto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
De Soto and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto | C | 41.9% | 12.1% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of De Soto adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for De Soto
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, De Soto is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside De Soto’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | De Soto | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%18.5–25.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.1–17.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.1–22.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%33.4–50.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.3–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%31–39.8 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%31.3–40.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%24.8–31.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.7–10.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.1–19.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%14.6–21.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%21.3–31.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.1–22.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%31.1–45.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7–11.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.3–80.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57%53–61 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.5–86.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.1–78.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%56.4–67 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%60.8–77.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.8–28.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%29.7–40.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%21.4–29.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.6%14–21.4 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.2–16.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.6–10.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8–11 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%14.5–22.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%28.1–38.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.1–18.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14–19.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.7–11.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 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 De Soto
Is De Soto a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, De Soto is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in De Soto?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 50.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to De Soto?
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, 6.1 miles in a straight line from De Soto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in De Soto have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–11.6%), 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 De Soto 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 De Soto.
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.