Where La Clede residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Clede, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Clede. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Clede
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in La Clede
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, La Clede runs above Illinois on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in La Clede
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), about twice the Illinois rate. Habits ↓
More La Clede adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 23% 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 La Clede’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Clede adults…
La Clede runs above IL on 11 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 La Clede
No hospital or community health center in La Clede 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 La Clede; ≈ 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 La Clede adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How La Clede adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, La Clede runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 La Clede 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.
23.7% of La Clede adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
La Clede 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 La Clede adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Clede
Why doesn’t La Clede have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Clede.
What hospital is closest to La Clede?
Clay County Hospital in Flora, 18.9 miles in a straight line from La Clede’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Clede.
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.