Photo: Illinois2011 (Tyler Warren) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Edwardsville is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Edwardsville differs from Illinois on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edwardsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edwardsville
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Edwardsville
Edwardsville runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.9% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.3% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Edwardsville is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 21 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Edwardsville
Grades next door run from Glen Carbon (A) to Mitchell (D). Edwardsville is an A−. Around town ↓
Nearly everyone in Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Edwardsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edwardsville is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #193 of 767 in Illinois. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Edwardsville’s median household income is $86,721; among the 10,269 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Edwardsville adults…
Edwardsville runs below IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Edwardsville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Edwardsville and the towns around it
Edwardsville’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville | A− | 34.2% | 7.9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Glen Carbon | A | 34.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Pontoon Beach | C− | 41.9% | 12.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| South Roxana | C− | 42.5% | 12.3% | 19% | CDC place |
| Edwardsville Township | A− | 34.9% | 8.9% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Pin Oak Township | A− | 35.4% | 9% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mitchell | D | 42.6% | 14.5% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edwardsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Edwardsville
No hospital or community health center in Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville; ≈ 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 Edwardsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Edwardsville runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Edwardsville 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.
10% of Edwardsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edwardsville adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edwardsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edwardsville is better than Illinois on 19 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Edwardsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edwardsville | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.3–16.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–12.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%28.1–41 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.5%24.2–31 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.2%26.7–34 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.6%18.1–23.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6–9.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.4%14.3–20.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%17.1–24.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%27.9–40.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.9–7.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72–79.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.2–71.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81–85.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.4%67.4–73.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.4–71.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%66.8–81.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.4–26.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.9–40.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.9–27.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.1–13.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.5–11.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%22.7–30.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%7.9–10.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.3–14.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Edwardsville
Is Edwardsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edwardsville is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #193 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edwardsville?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 41%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edwardsville?
Anderson Hospital in Maryville, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Edwardsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edwardsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.2%), 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 Edwardsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edwardsville.
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.