Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Jonesboro is healthier than 56%
Jonesboro trails Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jonesboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jonesboro
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Jonesboro
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Jonesboro runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Jonesboro
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Jonesboro is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Jonesboro is healthier than 34%. Against the 8,523 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 56%. 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 Jonesboro’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Jonesboro’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jonesboro is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 47% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Jonesboro’s median household income is $58,500; among the 8,523 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Jonesboro adults…
Jonesboro runs above IL on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Jonesboro
No hospital or community health center in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro; ≈ 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 Jonesboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Jonesboro adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jonesboro runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Jonesboro 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.
15.9% of Jonesboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Jonesboro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jonesboro adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jonesboro
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jonesboro is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Jonesboro’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jonesboro | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%17.4–25.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.3–20.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%30.7–49 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%10.9–15.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.1–42.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.5–43.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%26.9–34.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.5–11.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.4–4.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23%18.7–27.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%12.6–19.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26%20.7–31.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.3–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%28.7–43.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.1–10.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%74.8–82.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%55.5–63.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84–88.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.7–80.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.3–69.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%60.1–77.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.2–28.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.3–38.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%19.3–27.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%11.6–19.1 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%9.2–14.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.5–9.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.6–9.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%12–20 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%27.6–38.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.2–19.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.3–17.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%7.9–11.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–5.2 | 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 Jonesboro
Is Jonesboro a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jonesboro is healthier than 34% 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 Jonesboro?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 49%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jonesboro?
Deaconess Illinois Union County in Anna, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Jonesboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Jonesboro have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.5%), 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 Jonesboro more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jonesboro.
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.