Photo: Catching12 · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Granite City is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Granite City trails Illinois on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Granite City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granite City
COPD, arthritis and obesity run high in Granite City
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 41.5%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Granite City runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Granite City
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.1%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 23.3%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Granite City
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Granite City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Granite City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granite City is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns, #680 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 42% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Granite City’s median household income is $59,205; among the 8,715 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Granite City adults…
Granite City runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Granite City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Granite City runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Granite City adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Granite City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Granite City
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Granite City, 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 Granite City; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Granite City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Granite City and the towns around it
Granite City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City | C− | 41.5% | 12.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Granite City Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Madison | D | 49.3% | 17.8% | 19% | CDC place |
| Nameoki Township | C− | 42.1% | 13.4% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pontoon Beach | C− | 41.9% | 12.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Venice Township | D | 44.4% | 15.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hartford | C | 40% | 12.2% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Chouteau Township | C+ | 39.5% | 11.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Granite City Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Granite City adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Granite City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Granite City is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Granite City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Granite City | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%20.2–25.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17–21.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%34.8–48.7 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11–14.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%33.8–41.8 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.7–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.4–32.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%8–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.6–17.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.6–19.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%22.6–31.1 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.4–20.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%31.8–45.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.8–81 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%52.7–60.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.3–87.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%72.7–78.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.5–67.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%60.9–77.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.9–26.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%30.6–40.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%23.8–31.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%16.8–21.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.5–11 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19%16.7–21.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.1–39.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14–17.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9–11.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Granite City
Is Granite City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granite City is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #680 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Granite City?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 48.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Granite City?
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Granite City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Granite City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.4%), 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 Granite City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Granite City.
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.