Where Marine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marine
Cancer runs high in Marine
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Marine is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Marine adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Marine’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Marine adults…
Marine runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of Marine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Marine
No hospital or community health center in Marine 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 Marine; ≈ 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 Marine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Marine adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Marine 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.
Marine 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 Marine adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marine
Why doesn’t Marine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marine.
What hospital is closest to Marine?
St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Marine’s 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 Marine?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Glen Carbon in Glen Carbon, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marine.
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.