Photo: Znns · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mounds residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mounds, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mounds. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mounds
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Mounds
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.7%), about twice the Illinois rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Mounds runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mounds
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (19.5%), more than twice the Illinois rate. Food insecurity (34.2% vs 15.9%) and no reliable transportation (16.5% vs 8%) are higher too. 38.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Mounds
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Mounds’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Mounds adults…
Mounds runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.7% of Mounds adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mounds adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Mounds
No hospital or community health center in Mounds 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 Mounds; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Mounds adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mounds runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Mounds 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.
Mounds and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Mounds adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mounds
Why doesn’t Mounds have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mounds.
What hospital is closest to Mounds?
Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Mounds’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mounds?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cairo Diagnostic Center Site in Cairo, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mounds.
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.