Where Joslin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Joslin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Joslin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Joslin
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Joslin
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Joslin runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Joslin, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Joslin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 12 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Joslin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Joslin adults…
Joslin runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Joslin 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.
11.3% of Joslin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Joslin
No hospital or community health center in Joslin 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 Joslin; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
How Joslin adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Joslin 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.
Joslin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Zuma Township | — | — | — | — |
Canoe Creek Township and Zuma Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Joslin adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Joslin
Why doesn’t Joslin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Joslin.
What hospital is closest to Joslin?
Hammond Henry Hospital in Geneseo, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Joslin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Joslin.
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.