Photo: MattHucke · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Equality residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Equality, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Equality. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Equality
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Equality
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Equality runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Equality
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 27% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Equality
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), 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 Equality’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Equality adults…
Equality runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Equality 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Equality
No hospital or community health center in Equality 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 Equality; ≈ 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 Equality adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Equality runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Equality 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 Equality adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Equality 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 Equality adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Equality
Why doesn’t Equality have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Equality.
What hospital is closest to Equality?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Equality’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 Equality?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eldorado Rural Health Clinic in Eldorado, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Equality.
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.