Where Kingston Mines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kingston Mines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingston Mines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingston Mines
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Kingston Mines
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Kingston Mines runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kingston Mines
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Kingston Mines is insured
Only 6.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Kingston Mines’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Kingston Mines adults…
Kingston Mines runs above IL on 5 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingston Mines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Kingston Mines
No hospital or community health center in Kingston Mines 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 Kingston Mines; ≈ 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 Kingston Mines adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Kingston Mines 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.
12.9% of Kingston Mines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Kingston Mines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Township | B− | 37.1% | 12.3% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Timber Township | B | 34.3% | 12.2% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Hollis Township | B+ | 33.1% | 11.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kingston Mines adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kingston Mines
Why doesn’t Kingston Mines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kingston Mines.
What hospital is closest to Kingston Mines?
Carle Health Pekin Hospital in Pekin, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Kingston Mines’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kingston Mines?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Community Health Clinic Dba: Heartland Health Services - Olt in Pekin, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kingston Mines.
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.