Where New Haven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Haven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Haven
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in New Haven
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, New Haven runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in New Haven
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.2%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in New Haven
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), 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 Haven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Haven adults…
New Haven runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How New Haven adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Haven runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 New Haven 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.
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 Haven
No hospital or community health center in New Haven 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 Haven; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of New Haven 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.
15.7% of New Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Haven and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Haven Township | — | — | — | — |
Emma Township and New Haven Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Haven adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Haven
Why doesn’t New Haven 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 Haven.
What hospital is closest to New Haven?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 18.1 miles in a straight line from New Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Haven.
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.