Where Ellsworth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ellsworth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ellsworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellsworth
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Ellsworth
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 24.6%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Ellsworth runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ellsworth
57.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ellsworth adults…
Ellsworth runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ellsworth 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Ellsworth
No hospital or community health center in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth; ≈ 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 Ellsworth adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ellsworth runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ellsworth 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.
17.4% of Ellsworth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ellsworth
Why doesn’t Ellsworth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ellsworth.
What hospital is closest to Ellsworth?
St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Ellsworth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellsworth.
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.