Where Garrett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garrett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garrett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garrett
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Garrett
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), 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: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Garrett runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Garrett
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Garrett
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% 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 Garrett’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Garrett adults…
Garrett 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Garrett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Garrett
No hospital or community health center in Garrett 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 Garrett; ≈ 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 Garrett adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Garrett 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.
17.4% of Garrett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Garrett 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 Garrett adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Garrett
Why doesn’t Garrett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Garrett.
What hospital is closest to Garrett?
Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Garrett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Garrett?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Arthur in Arthur, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Garrett.
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.