South Side School · Photo: John W. Ross · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Geneseo is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Geneseo differs from Illinois on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Geneseo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geneseo
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Geneseo
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Geneseo runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Geneseo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Geneseo is healthier than 68%. Against the 10,514 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Geneseo, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Geneseo keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.5% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% 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 Geneseo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Geneseo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneseo is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #356 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Geneseo’s median household income is $70,147; among the 10,514 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Geneseo adults…
Geneseo runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Geneseo is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Geneseo as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Geneseo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Geneseo
1 hospital in Geneseo, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Geneseo; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Geneseo adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Geneseo 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.
9.9% of Geneseo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Geneseo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo | B+ | 35.4% | 12% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Geneseo adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Geneseo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Geneseo is better than Illinois on 9 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Geneseo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Geneseo | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.1–20.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.7–15.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%27.6–44.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.3–13.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.5–42.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.5–44 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28–35.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.7–9.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.1–12.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.2–14.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%18.7–27.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14–20.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%26.4–40.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.6–83.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%64.9–72 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.6–90.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.3–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%62.3–72.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%68.7–83.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18–25.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%25.5–37.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.2–26.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.3–12.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.9–10.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%7.8–12.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.2–35.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%12.7–17.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Geneseo
Is Geneseo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneseo is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #356 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Geneseo?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 44.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Geneseo?
Hammond Henry Hospital in Geneseo, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Geneseo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Geneseo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.9%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Geneseo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Geneseo.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.