Where Golden Gate residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golden Gate, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golden Gate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golden Gate
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Golden Gate
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Golden Gate runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Golden Gate
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), 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 Golden Gate’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Golden Gate adults…
Golden Gate runs above IL on 6 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.
Care in and near Golden Gate
No hospital or community health center in Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate; ≈ 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 Golden Gate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Golden Gate adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Golden Gate 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.
15% of Golden Gate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golden Gate
Why doesn’t Golden Gate have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golden Gate.
What hospital is closest to Golden Gate?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Golden Gate’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Golden Gate?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Albion Community Health Center in Albion, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golden Gate.
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.