Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Energy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Energy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Energy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Energy
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Energy
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.3%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Energy runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Energy, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Energy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Energy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Energy adults…
Energy runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Energy is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Energy as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Energy 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.
9.8% of Energy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Energy
No hospital or community health center in Energy 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 Energy; ≈ 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 Energy adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Energy 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.
Energy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin | C | 40.6% | 12.6% | 16% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Energy adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Energy
Why doesn’t Energy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Energy.
What hospital is closest to Energy?
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Energy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Energy?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawnee Health, Children's Dental Center in Marion, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Energy.
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.