Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Hurst residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hurst, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hurst
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hurst
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Hurst runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Hurst
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Hurst
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Hurst’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hurst adults…
Hurst runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hurst is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hurst as about how healthy they are.
How Hurst adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hurst runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Hurst 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near Hurst
No hospital or community health center in Hurst 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 Hurst; ≈ 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 Hurst 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.
17.1% of Hurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hurst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto Township | C | 41.7% | 12.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hurst adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hurst
Why doesn’t Hurst have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hurst.
What hospital is closest to Hurst?
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Hurst’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hurst?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawnee Health Service, Carterville in Carterville, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hurst.
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.