On CDC estimates, Fairmont is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Fairmont differs from Illinois on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairmont
More Fairmont adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.3%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fairmont
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.7%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (21.7% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 25.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Fairmont
53.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Fairmont
Grades next door run from Lockport (A−) to Joliet Township (D). Fairmont is a D. Around town ↓
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 Fairmont’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Fairmont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairmont is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #740 of 767 in Illinois. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 33% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Fairmont’s median household income is $70,795; among the 10,582 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Fairmont compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.7% of Fairmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Fairmont and the towns around it
Fairmont’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont | D | 46% | 15.1% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Lockport | A− | 37% | 8.8% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Joliet | C+ | 41.9% | 11.7% | 14% | CDC place |
| Joliet Township | D | 44.8% | 14.3% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lockport Township | B+ | 38.7% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Fairmont adults…
Fairmont runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Fairmont residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Fairmont
No hospital or community health center in Fairmont 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 Fairmont; ≈ 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 Fairmont adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fairmont runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Fairmont 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairmont adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fairmont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fairmont is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Fairmont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fairmont | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.7%24.2–31.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46%40–52 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.3–17.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%34.3–41.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.5–37.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23–28.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.6–9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.1–23.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14–19.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.3%29.8–39.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.9–19.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%37.8–49.3 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%13.4–19.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.4–80.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.9%50.1–57.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.2–86.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.2–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.5%52.2–62.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%63.1–78.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.1–21.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.8%32.9–42.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.2%27.2–35.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.7%22.8–31 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.7%18.7–25 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.5%11.6–15.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.2–14.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.7%22–29.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.1–38.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.4–20.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.6–18.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.2–12 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Fairmont
Is Fairmont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairmont is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #740 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fairmont?
CDC estimates 46% of adults have obesity, likely between 40% and 52%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fairmont?
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers in New Lenox, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Fairmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fairmont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–19.5%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Fairmont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairmont.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.