Where Elkhart residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elkhart, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elkhart. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkhart
COPD and cancer run high in Elkhart
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Elkhart runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Elkhart
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), 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 Elkhart’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elkhart adults…
Elkhart runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Elkhart
No hospital or community health center in Elkhart 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 Elkhart; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkhart adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Elkhart adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Elkhart 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.
11.6% of Elkhart adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Elkhart 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 Elkhart adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elkhart
Why doesn’t Elkhart have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elkhart.
What hospital is closest to Elkhart?
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Elkhart’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elkhart.
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.