Where Ewing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ewing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ewing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ewing
Depression is more common in Ewing
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Ewing
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Ewing’s likely range.
How Ewing adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ewing runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ewing 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.
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 Ewing adults…
Ewing runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ewing
No hospital or community health center in Ewing 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 Ewing; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ewing 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.
13.5% of Ewing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ewing 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 Ewing adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ewing
Why doesn’t Ewing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ewing.
What hospital is closest to Ewing?
Franklin Hospital in Benton, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Ewing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ewing?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Benton Mental Health Wellness Center in Benton, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ewing.
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.