Where Hidalgo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hidalgo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hidalgo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hidalgo
Cancer and heart disease run high in Hidalgo
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Hidalgo runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Hidalgo
The closest emergency room is St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation is closer (6.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Hidalgo keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.5% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.8% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Hidalgo is short on dental care and mental health care
Hidalgo’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Hidalgo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 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 Hidalgo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hidalgo adults…
Hidalgo runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hidalgo
No hospital or community health center in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo; ≈ 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 Hidalgo 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.
8.8% of Hidalgo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
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.
How Hidalgo adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Hidalgo 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.
Hidalgo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hidalgo adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hidalgo
Why doesn’t Hidalgo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hidalgo.
What hospital is closest to Hidalgo?
St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Hidalgo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hidalgo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Greenup in Greenup, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hidalgo.
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.