Photo: Bnperdue2010 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hampshire is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Hampshire differs from Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hampshire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampshire
What’s behind Hampshire’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampshire is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #280 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 51%.
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). Hampshire’s median household income is $94,773; among the 9,328 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hampshire adults…
Hampshire runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Hampshire residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hampshire
No hospital or community health center in Hampshire 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 Hampshire; ≈ 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampshire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Hampshire adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Hampshire 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.
11.2% of Hampshire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hampshire and the towns around it
Hampshire’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | A− | 35.1% | 9.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Hampshire Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rutland Township | A | 32.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Pingree Grove | A | 32.4% | 8.2% | 9% | CDC place |
| Coral Township | A− | 32% | 11.2% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Hampshire Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampshire adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampshire
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampshire is better than Illinois on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Hampshire’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampshire | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13.7–19.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.8–19.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%29.4–41.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.1–11 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.1%24.7–31.7 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%28.6–36.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%19.8–25.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.3–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.3–15.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.2–15.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%17.4–25.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17.2–24 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%29.9–41.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7–10.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%70.9–78.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.6–68.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.9–88.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.8%68.2–75.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%55–65.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%65.3–80.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.4–24.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.1–37.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.6–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10–15.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.3–13.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.5–7.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.7–8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%8.6–14 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%21.3–29 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.6–12.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6–8.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hampshire
Is Hampshire a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampshire is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #280 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hampshire?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 41.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampshire?
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Hampshire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hampshire have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.9%), 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 Hampshire more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hampshire.
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.