Photo: Maliwhite10 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Havana is healthier than 73%
Havana differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Havana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Havana
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Havana
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Havana runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Havana
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Havana, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 23.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Havana is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Havana is healthier than 22%. Against the 2,738 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 73%. Health Grade ↓
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 Havana’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B+.
What’s behind Havana’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Havana is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #688 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 33% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Havana’s median household income is $41,184; among the 2,738 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Havana adults…
Havana runs above IL on 7 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Havana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Havana
1 hospital in Havana, 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 Havana; ≈ 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 Havana adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Havana runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Havana 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.
17.2% of Havana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Havana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | C− | 38.5% | 14.2% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Havana Township | C | 37.8% | 13.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Isabel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterford Township | — | — | — | — |
Isabel Township and Waterford Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Havana adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Havana
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Havana is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Havana’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Havana | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%19.4–27.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%13.9–18.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.9–20.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%29.9–47.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.4%35.9–45.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%34.8–44.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%29.2–36.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.8–10.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%8.7–12.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.2–14.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.1–20.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%22.6–33.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.3–19.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%28.9–43.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.4–10.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.5–82.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%54.4–63 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.1–88.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.5–82.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.9%56.1–67.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%61.8–79 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%19.7–27.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.3–38.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.1–28.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%12.9–19.7 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%9.7–14.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.9–9.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.2–10 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%13.7–21 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%30.9–41.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%15.5–21.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.2–18.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.2–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%8.9–12.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 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 Havana
Is Havana a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Havana is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #688 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Havana?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 47.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Havana?
Mason District Hospital in Havana, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Havana’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Havana have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.9%), 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 Havana 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 Havana.
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.