Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Freeman Spur residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Freeman Spur, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Freeman Spur. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freeman Spur
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Freeman Spur
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Freeman Spur runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Freeman Spur, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Freeman Spur
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Freeman Spur’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Freeman Spur adults…
Freeman Spur runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Freeman Spur adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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.
Care in and near Freeman Spur
No hospital or community health center in Freeman Spur 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 Freeman Spur; ≈ 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 Freeman Spur adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Freeman Spur 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% of Freeman Spur adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Freeman Spur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denning Township | D | 42% | 14.7% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Freeman Spur adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Freeman Spur
Why doesn’t Freeman Spur have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Freeman Spur.
What hospital is closest to Freeman Spur?
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Freeman Spur’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Freeman Spur?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Johnston City Community Health Center in Johnston City, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freeman Spur.
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.