Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, McLeansboro is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
McLeansboro differs from Illinois on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McLeansboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McLeansboro
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in McLeansboro
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, McLeansboro runs above Illinois on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in McLeansboro
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in McLeansboro
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
McLeansboro is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McLeansboro is healthier than 9%. Against the 4,156 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 31%. 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 McLeansboro’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind McLeansboro’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McLeansboro is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #752 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 19% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). McLeansboro’s median household income is $45,422; among the 4,156 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where McLeansboro compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 McLeansboro adults…
McLeansboro runs above IL on 10 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of McLeansboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near McLeansboro
1 hospital in McLeansboro, 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 McLeansboro; ≈ 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).
How McLeansboro adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, McLeansboro runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 McLeansboro 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.
22.4% of McLeansboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
McLeansboro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeansboro | D | 41.9% | 15.5% | 19.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McLeansboro adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McLeansboro
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McLeansboro is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside McLeansboro’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McLeansboro | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%22.5–30.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.8–21.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%32.9–51.4 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.3–17.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42%37.3–46.7 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.2–44.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.2–38.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.2%10.4–14.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.5–6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.1–21.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%15.7–22.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%25.4–36.9 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%12.9–19.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%29.4–44.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.1–12.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75–82.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%50.5–58.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.2–87.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.8–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%57.3–68.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.8%61.5–73.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%20.9–29 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.1–39.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20–28.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%15.8–24.3 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.3–16.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.3–11.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.5–12 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.4%17.9–27.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.3%34.3–44.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%17.9–24.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%14.8–20.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.4–8.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.6–14.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5–6.8 | 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 McLeansboro
Is McLeansboro a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McLeansboro is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #752 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McLeansboro?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 51.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McLeansboro?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 0.2 miles in a straight line from McLeansboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in McLeansboro have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–12.4%), 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 McLeansboro more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McLeansboro.
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.