Where Lynn Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lynn Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lynn Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lynn Center
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lynn Center
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.2%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.5%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Lynn Center runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lynn Center, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lynn Center keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (72.6% vs 63.4%). 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 Lynn Center’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lynn Center adults…
Lynn Center runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lynn Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Lynn Center
No hospital or community health center in Lynn Center 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 Lynn Center; ≈ 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).
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.
How Lynn Center adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lynn Center does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Lynn Center 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.
6.7% of Lynn Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lynn Center 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 Lynn Center adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lynn Center
Why doesn’t Lynn Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lynn Center.
What hospital is closest to Lynn Center?
Genesis HLTH System Dba Genesis MDL Ctr-Illini in Silvis, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Lynn Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lynn Center.
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.