Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Metropolis is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Metropolis differs from Illinois on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Metropolis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Metropolis
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Metropolis
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Metropolis runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Metropolis
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 23.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Metropolis
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), 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 Metropolis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Metropolis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Metropolis is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #748 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 21% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Metropolis’ median household income is $50,399; among the 5,932 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Metropolis adults…
Metropolis runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Metropolis 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.
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Care in and near Metropolis
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Metropolis, 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 Metropolis; ≈ 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 Metropolis adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Metropolis runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Metropolis adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Metropolis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Metropolis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis | D | 42.3% | 15.2% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Metropolis adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Metropolis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Metropolis is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Metropolis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Metropolis | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.1–29.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.8–21.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%32.9–51.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13–17.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%36.5–45.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.3–43.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%29–36.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.7–13 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.7%19.5–28.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%15.8–21.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%25–36 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.6–18.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%31.8–46.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%7.9–12 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%74.9–82.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%47.5–55.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.3–87.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76–81.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.9%53–64.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.5%56–74.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%19.8–27.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%29.6–40.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22–29.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%17.5–23.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.8–17 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.1–11.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%18.9–25.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%33.2–43.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.3%17.4–23.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%4.9–6.4 | 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 Metropolis
Is Metropolis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Metropolis is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #748 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Metropolis?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 51.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Metropolis?
Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Metropolis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Metropolis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–12%), 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 Metropolis 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 Metropolis.
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.