Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Golconda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golconda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golconda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golconda
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Golconda
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), 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: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Golconda runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Golconda
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.2% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Golconda
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), 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 Golconda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Golconda adults…
Golconda runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Golconda is an older town: 33% 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 Golconda as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golconda 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.
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Care in and near Golconda
1 community health center in Golconda, 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 Golconda; ≈ 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 Golconda adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Golconda 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.
16.5% of Golconda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Golconda 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 Golconda adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golconda
Why doesn’t Golconda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golconda.
What hospital is closest to Golconda?
Hardin County General Hospital & Clinic in Rosiclare, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Golconda’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 Golconda?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pope County Medical Clinic in Golconda, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golconda.
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.