Photo: Omnedon · Public domainWhere Martinton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Martinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martinton
Smoking is more common in Martinton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Martinton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Martinton runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Martinton’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Martinton adults…
Martinton runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Martinton
No hospital or community health center in Martinton 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 Martinton; ≈ 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 Martinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Martinton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Martinton runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Martinton 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.
17.4% of Martinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Martinton 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 Martinton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Martinton
Why doesn’t Martinton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Martinton.
What hospital is closest to Martinton?
Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Martinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martinton.
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.