Where Fillmore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fillmore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fillmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fillmore
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fillmore
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Fillmore runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fillmore
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Fillmore
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.8%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 23.7%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Fillmore’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fillmore adults…
Fillmore runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Fillmore adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fillmore runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Fillmore 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.
Care in and near Fillmore
No hospital or community health center in Fillmore 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 Fillmore; ≈ 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 Fillmore 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.
16.9% of Fillmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Fillmore 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 Fillmore adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fillmore
Why doesn’t Fillmore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fillmore.
What hospital is closest to Fillmore?
Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Fillmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fillmore.
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.