Where Millington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Millington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Millington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millington
Binge drinking is the habit Millington doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Fewer Millington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Millington
Millington runs below Illinois on diabetes (9.5% vs 11.7%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Millington’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 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.
10% of Millington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Millington adults…
Millington runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Millington
No hospital or community health center in Millington 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 Millington; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Millington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Millington adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Millington 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.
Millington 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northville Township | B+ | 37% | 10.8% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Fox Township | A− | 38.9% | 9.9% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Mission Township | B | 38.5% | 10% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Millington adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Millington
Why doesn’t Millington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Millington.
What hospital is closest to Millington?
Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Millington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Millington.
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.