Photo: Alan Light · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Moline is healthier than 56%
East Moline trails Illinois on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Moline. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Moline
Dental care lags in East Moline
58% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in East Moline
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, East Moline runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in East Moline
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
East Moline is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Moline is healthier than 38%. Against the 9,354 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
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 East Moline’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind East Moline’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Moline is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #585 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). East Moline’s median household income is $61,779; among the 9,354 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Moline adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 East Moline adults…
East Moline runs above IL on 7 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near East Moline
1 community health center in East Moline, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 East Moline; ≈ 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 East Moline adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 East Moline 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.
17.9% of East Moline adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
East Moline and the towns around it
East Moline’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Moline | C+ | 40.5% | 13.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Moline | C+ | 39.7% | 12.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| South Moline Township | C+ | 40% | 13.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Moline Township | C+ | 39.8% | 13% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Campbell's Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Silvis | C | 40.1% | 13.7% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Barstow | — | — | — | — | |
| Hampton | C | 39.2% | 13.9% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Campbell's Island and Barstow: 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 East Moline adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Moline
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Moline is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside East Moline’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Moline | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.3–24.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–16 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%33.1–48.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.6–41.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.6–41.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%24.8–31.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12–18.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.5–16.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22–30.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.4–20.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%30.7–44.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.8–81.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%53.8–61.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.4–80.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.4–68.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64.1–80 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.2–22.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%28.7–39.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.5–30.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%16.5–21.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.1–17.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%27.7–36.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.6–17.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–15.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–4.9 | 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 East Moline
Is East Moline a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Moline is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #585 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Moline?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 48.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Moline?
Genesis HLTH System Dba Genesis MDL Ctr-Illini in Silvis, 2.1 miles in a straight line from East Moline’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Moline have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–13.6%), 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 East Moline 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 East Moline.
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.