Where Media residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Media, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Media. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Media
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Media
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Media runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Media, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Media
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Media’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Media adults…
Media runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Media 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.
Care in and near Media
No hospital or community health center in Media 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 Media; ≈ 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 Media adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Media 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.
13.3% of Media adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Media 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 Media adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Media
Why doesn’t Media have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Media.
What hospital is closest to Media?
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Media’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Media?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eagle View Community Health System - Stronghurst Location in Stronghurst, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Media.
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.