Where Emington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emington
Depression is more common in Emington
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.2%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Emington
The closest emergency room is Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 27 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Emington
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), 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 Emington’s likely range.
How Emington adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Emington runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Emington 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.
Care in and near Emington
No hospital or community health center in Emington 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 Emington; ≈ 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.
Out of every 100 Emington adults…
Emington runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14% of Emington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Emington 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 Emington adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Emington
Why doesn’t Emington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emington.
What hospital is closest to Emington?
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 27.0 miles in a straight line from Emington’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 Emington.
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.