Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Loda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loda
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Loda
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.5%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Loda runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Loda
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Loda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Loda adults…
Loda runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. 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 Loda
No hospital or community health center in Loda 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 Loda; ≈ 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 Loda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Loda adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Loda 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.
15.2% of Loda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Loda 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 Loda adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Loda
Why doesn’t Loda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Loda.
What hospital is closest to Loda?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Loda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loda.
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.