Where Fidelity residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fidelity, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fidelity. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fidelity
Smoking is more common in Fidelity
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Fidelity
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 44.7%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Fidelity runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fidelity
53% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.2% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Fidelity’s likely range.
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 Fidelity adults…
Fidelity runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fidelity adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Fidelity
No hospital or community health center in Fidelity 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 Fidelity; ≈ 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 Fidelity adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fidelity runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Fidelity 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.
21.1% of Fidelity adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Fidelity 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 Fidelity adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fidelity
Why doesn’t Fidelity have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fidelity.
What hospital is closest to Fidelity?
Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Fidelity’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fidelity.
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.