Photo: Charles Houchin · CC BY 3.0Where Kaskaskia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kaskaskia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 63673. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaskaskia
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Kaskaskia
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Kaskaskia runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Kaskaskia adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.4%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Kaskaskia
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), 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 Kaskaskia’s likely range; Kaskaskia’s figures come from ZIP code 63673, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kaskaskia adults…
Kaskaskia runs above IL on 10 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 Kaskaskia
No hospital or community health center in Kaskaskia 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 Kaskaskia; ≈ 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 Kaskaskia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Kaskaskia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kaskaskia runs above Illinois.
3 in 10 Kaskaskia 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.
9.1% of Kaskaskia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Kaskaskia 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 Kaskaskia adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kaskaskia
Why doesn’t Kaskaskia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kaskaskia.
What hospital is closest to Kaskaskia?
Memorial Hospital in Chester, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Kaskaskia’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 Kaskaskia.
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.