Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Mattoon is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Mattoon trails Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mattoon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mattoon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mattoon
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Mattoon runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mattoon
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Mattoon
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.3%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Mattoon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mattoon is healthier than 20%. Against the 6,330 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 45%. 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 Mattoon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Mattoon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mattoon is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #698 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 34% 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). Mattoon’s median household income is $51,597; among the 6,330 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mattoon adults…
Mattoon runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mattoon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Mattoon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mattoon runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Mattoon adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Care in and near Mattoon
1 community health center in Mattoon, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Mattoon; ≈ 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 7 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.
19.1% of Mattoon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Mattoon and the towns around it
Mattoon’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon | C− | 40.2% | 13.5% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Lafayette Township | C | 39.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Charleston | B− | 37.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Mattoon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Humboldt Township | C+ | 38.8% | 12.2% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Mattoon Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mattoon adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mattoon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mattoon is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Mattoon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mattoon | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.2–26.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.7–21.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%31.2–49.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.6–15.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%33.8–43 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%32.6–42.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%27.8–35.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%15.6–22.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%15–20.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.3–33 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%13.6–20.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%30.2–44.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.6–10.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.1–81.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.6%53.7–61.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.8–86.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.9–80.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%55.3–66.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.4–77.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%20.4–28.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.8–39.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.7–28.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%15–20.2 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.1–15 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.1–10.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%16.4–22 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%31.5–41.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 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 Mattoon
Is Mattoon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mattoon is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #698 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mattoon?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 49.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mattoon?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Mattoon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mattoon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–10.7%), 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 Mattoon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mattoon.
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.