Where McCullom Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McCullom Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McCullom Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McCullom Lake
Dental care lags in McCullom Lake
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in McCullom Lake
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in McCullom Lake
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 McCullom Lake’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of McCullom Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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 McCullom Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, McCullom Lake runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 McCullom Lake 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.
Out of every 100 McCullom Lake adults…
McCullom Lake runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of McCullom Lake residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near McCullom Lake
No hospital or community health center in McCullom Lake 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 McCullom Lake; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of McCullom Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
McCullom Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McCullom Lake adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in McCullom Lake
Why doesn’t McCullom Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McCullom Lake.
What hospital is closest to McCullom Lake?
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry, 3.6 miles in a straight line from McCullom Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near McCullom Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 3901 Mercy Dr in Mchenry, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McCullom Lake.
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.