Where Joy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Joy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Joy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Joy
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Joy
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Joy runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Joy
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Joy
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), 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 Joy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Joy adults…
Joy runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Joy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
Care in and near Joy
No hospital or community health center in Joy 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 Joy; ≈ 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 Joy adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Joy runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Joy 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.
16.1% of Joy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Joy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Joy adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Joy
Why doesn’t Joy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Joy.
What hospital is closest to Joy?
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo in Aledo, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Joy’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 Joy.
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.