Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Herrin is healthier than 52%
Herrin differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Herrin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Herrin
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Herrin
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Herrin runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Herrin
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.2%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Herrin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Herrin is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Herrin is healthier than 33%. Against the 8,897 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 52%. 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 Herrin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Herrin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Herrin is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #619 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 49% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Herrin’s median household income is $59,975; among the 8,897 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Where Herrin compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Herrin adults…
Herrin runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Herrin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Herrin runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Herrin adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near Herrin
1 hospital in Herrin, 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 Herrin; ≈ 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 Herrin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Herrin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Herrin and the towns around it
Herrin’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin | C | 40.6% | 12.6% | 16% | CDC place |
| Energy | — | — | — | — | |
| Crainville | B+ | 38.9% | 11.1% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Carterville | B+ | 37.8% | 10.3% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Energy: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Herrin adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Herrin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Herrin is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Herrin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Herrin | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16–20.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%32–48.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.8–14.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%32.8–41.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.1–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.5–33.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.9–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.2–16.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%13.6–18.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.3–30.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.5–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%29.8–44.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74–81.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.6%56.6–64.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–88 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74–79.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.3–68 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%61.8–78.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.5–28.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.4–38.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.8–28.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.5%13.1–18.1 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.3–14 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.9–9.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.2–9.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%13.5–18.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29–38.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.7–18.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–17.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 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 Herrin
Is Herrin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Herrin is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #619 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 Herrin?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 48.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Herrin?
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Herrin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Herrin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.7%), 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 Herrin 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 Herrin.
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.