Photo: Dual Freq · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Monticello is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Monticello differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monticello. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monticello
Cancer and arthritis run high in Monticello
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.4%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Monticello keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.5% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Monticello adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Monticello’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Monticello’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monticello is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #239 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 65%.
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). Monticello’s median household income is $99,449; among the 8,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$124K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Monticello adults…
Monticello runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monticello adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Monticello adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Monticello
1 hospital in Monticello, 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 Monticello; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Monticello adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Monticello does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Monticello 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.
Monticello and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | A− | 34.1% | 10.9% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monticello adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monticello
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monticello is better than Illinois on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Monticello’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monticello | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.1–19.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.8–17.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%25.5–43.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.2–12.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%31.5–40.8 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%33.4–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%25.8–33.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%5.9–8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%5.6–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10–15.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%8.8–14.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%16.3–25.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.6–21.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%27.3–41.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.3–7.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.4–83.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%63.8–71.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.5–91.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.2–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%61.6–72.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%68.2–77.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%17.8–25.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%25.7–36.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%17.6–25.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%6.8–11.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.2–9.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.1–6.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.4–6.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.2–11.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%23.5–33.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%10.7–15.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.5–13.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Monticello
Is Monticello a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monticello is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #239 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monticello?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 43.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monticello?
Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Monticello’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Monticello have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.7%), 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 Monticello more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monticello.
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.