Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Martinsville is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Martinsville trails Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martinsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martinsville
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Martinsville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Martinsville runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Martinsville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Martinsville
The closest emergency room is Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Martinsville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Martinsville is healthier than 33%. Against the 9,367 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 49%. Health Grade ↓
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 Martinsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Martinsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martinsville is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 53% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Martinsville’s median household income is $61,833; among the 9,367 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Martinsville adults…
Martinsville runs above IL on 6 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.
Care in and near Martinsville
No hospital or community health center in Martinsville 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 Martinsville; ≈ 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 Martinsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Martinsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Martinsville runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Martinsville 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.
15.8% of Martinsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Martinsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville | C | 39% | 12.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Martinsville adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Martinsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Martinsville is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Martinsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Martinsville | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%17.5–25.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%12.8–17.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.3–21.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%30.1–48.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%31.7–41.1 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%32.5–42 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.1–33.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.6–10.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%11.6–18 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.3–20.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%20–30.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%14.8–21.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%29.6–44.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.1–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.7–81.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%56.1–64.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83–87.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%73.5–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%56.4–67.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%59.2–77 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.7–28.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%28.7–40.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.2–28.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%12.1–18.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%9.6–14.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.6–9.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%6.8–9.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%12.3–19.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%27.8–38.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13–18.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.1–18.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.8–9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Martinsville
Is Martinsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martinsville is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Martinsville?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 48.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Martinsville?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Martinsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Martinsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.2%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Martinsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martinsville.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.