Photo: Tedder · CC BY 4.0Where New Canton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Canton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Canton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Canton
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in New Canton
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 24.2%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, New Canton runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in New Canton
56.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in New Canton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 New Canton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Canton adults…
New Canton runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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.
Care in and near New Canton
No hospital or community health center in New Canton 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 New Canton; ≈ 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).
How New Canton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Canton runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 New Canton 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.
14.5% of New Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Canton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 New Canton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Canton
Why doesn’t New Canton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Canton.
What hospital is closest to New Canton?
Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, 13.7 miles in a straight line from New Canton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Canton.
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.