Where Enfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Enfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Enfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Enfield
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Enfield
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Enfield runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Enfield is behind on routine checkups
It trails Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (58.8% vs 63.4%), cholesterol checks (82.9% vs 87.4%) and mammograms (67.7% vs 73.5%). 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 Enfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Enfield adults…
Enfield runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Enfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Enfield
No hospital or community health center in Enfield 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 Enfield; ≈ 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 Enfield adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
4 in 10 Enfield 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.
13.2% of Enfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Enfield 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 Enfield adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Enfield
Why doesn’t Enfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Enfield.
What hospital is closest to Enfield?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Enfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Enfield?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Crhpc-Carmi Health Center in Carmi, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Enfield.
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.