Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ina is healthier than 55%
Ina differs from Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ina
Smoking is more common in Ina
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ina
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 13.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ina
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (17.7% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 19.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Ina is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ina is healthier than 29%. Against the 7,135 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 55%. 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 Ina’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Ina’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ina is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 56% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Ina’s median household income is $54,000; among the 7,135 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 55%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Ina compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ina 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.
19.1% of Ina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Ina adults…
Ina runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Ina residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ina
No hospital or community health center in Ina 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 Ina; ≈ 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 Ina adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ina runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ina 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.
Ina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ina | C | 43.9% | 13% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ina adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ina
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ina is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Ina’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ina | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%19.3–27.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.8–16 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15–19.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.9%35.1–53.4 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13%11–15 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%33.8–43.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%30.3–39.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.2%19.2–25.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%10.8–16.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%16.4–23.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%20.8–31.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.1%18.3–26.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%35.1–51 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%10.3–16.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.1%68.8–77.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.4%47–55.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%79.4–84.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.6%65.8–73.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.2%51.3–63.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%61.9–79.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.1–21.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%29.4–41.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.2%27.5–37.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%16.6–25 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%14.7–20.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%9.7–13.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%8.9–12.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%15.2–23.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%25.9–36.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%10.9–15.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%12.9–17.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.9–9.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 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 Ina
Is Ina a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ina is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ina?
CDC estimates 43.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.1% and 53.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ina?
Franklin Hospital in Benton, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Ina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ina have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–16.6%), 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 Ina 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 Ina.
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.