Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Muddy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Muddy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62965, 62946. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Muddy
Out of every 100 Muddy adults…
Muddy runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Muddy
No hospital or community health center in Muddy 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 Muddy; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Muddy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Muddy adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Muddy 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.
13.7% of Muddy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Muddy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | C− | 40.5% | 14.1% | 17.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Muddy adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Muddy
Why doesn’t Muddy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Muddy.
What hospital is closest to Muddy?
Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Muddy’s 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 Muddy?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harrisburg Community HTLH Center in Harrisburg, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Muddy.
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.