Where Fowler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fowler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fowler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fowler
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Fowler
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.1%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Fowler runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fowler, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fowler keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.8% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 87.4%). 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 Fowler’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fowler adults…
Fowler runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fowler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Fowler
No hospital or community health center in Fowler 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 Fowler; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Fowler adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Fowler 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.
8.3% of Fowler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Fowler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.5% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Gilmer Township | B+ | 36.8% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fowler adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fowler
Why doesn’t Fowler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fowler.
What hospital is closest to Fowler?
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Fowler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fowler?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Transitions of Western Illinois in Quincy, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fowler.
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.