Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Monmouth is healthier than 65%
Monmouth trails Illinois on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monmouth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monmouth
Monmouth is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Monmouth is healthier than 43%. Against the 9,206 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Monmouth
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 13.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Monmouth
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Monmouth has a top-rated hospital
OSF Holy Family Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Monmouth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Monmouth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monmouth is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #543 of 767 in Illinois. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 53% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Monmouth’s median household income is $61,138; among the 9,206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monmouth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Monmouth adults…
Monmouth runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Monmouth
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Monmouth, 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 Monmouth; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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How Monmouth adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Monmouth runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Monmouth 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.
16.2% of Monmouth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Monmouth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | C+ | 37.2% | 11.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monmouth adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monmouth
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monmouth is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Monmouth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monmouth | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%18.4–24.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.3–16 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.1–20.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%28.8–46.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.1–13.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34%30–38.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.7–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%22.9–29.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.7–9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%10.7–16.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.1–17.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%21.3–31 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.7–21.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%29.5–43.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9.4–13.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.4–80.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%52.7–61 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81–85.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.1–77.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%53.6–65 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%59.7–77.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19–26.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.2–42.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.9–30.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15–20.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.8–15.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.2%13.6–19.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.5–38 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.7–18 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 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 Monmouth
Is Monmouth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monmouth is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #543 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monmouth?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 46.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monmouth?
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Monmouth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monmouth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.6%), 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 Monmouth more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monmouth.
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.