Where Godley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Godley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Godley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Godley
Mental distress runs high in Godley
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.3%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 23.5%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Godley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), 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 Godley’s likely range.
How Godley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Godley runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Godley 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Out of every 100 Godley adults…
Godley runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Godley
No hospital or community health center in Godley 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 Godley; ≈ 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 Godley 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.
13.2% of Godley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Godley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braceville | — | — | — | — |
Braceville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Godley adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Godley
Why doesn’t Godley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Godley.
What hospital is closest to Godley?
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Godley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Godley.
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.