Where Ferris residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ferris, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ferris. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ferris
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Ferris
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 12.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Ferris runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ferris, and more people treating it
44.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Ferris, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 23.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Ferris’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Ferris adults…
Ferris runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ferris adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Ferris
No hospital or community health center in Ferris 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 Ferris; ≈ 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.
How Ferris adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Ferris 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.
14.1% of Ferris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ferris 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 Ferris adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ferris
Why doesn’t Ferris have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ferris.
What hospital is closest to Ferris?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Ferris’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ferris.
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.