Where Edgington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edgington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgington
Cancer and arthritis run high in Edgington
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.4%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Edgington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Edgington is insured
Only 6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Edgington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Edgington adults…
Edgington runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Edgington is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Edgington as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Edgington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Edgington
No hospital or community health center in Edgington 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 Edgington; ≈ 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 Edgington adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Edgington 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.
Edgington 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 Edgington adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Edgington
Why doesn’t Edgington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Edgington.
What hospital is closest to Edgington?
Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Edgington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgington.
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.