Where Goodenow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodenow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60401. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodenow
Cancer and arthritis run high in Goodenow
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Goodenow runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Goodenow adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Goodenow’s likely range; Goodenow’s figures come from ZIP code 60401, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Goodenow adults…
Goodenow runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Goodenow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Goodenow
No hospital or community health center in Goodenow 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 Goodenow; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goodenow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Goodenow adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Goodenow 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.
Goodenow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | B− | 41.3% | 13.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Goodenow adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodenow
Why doesn’t Goodenow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goodenow.
What hospital is closest to Goodenow?
Franciscan Health Dyer in Dyer, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Goodenow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Goodenow?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Will County Community Health Center - East in Monee, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goodenow.
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.