Where New Milford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Milford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Milford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Milford
Cancer and arthritis run high in New Milford
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, New Milford runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in New Milford, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer New Milford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 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 New Milford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Milford adults…
New Milford runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of New Milford residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Milford 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.
9.4% of New Milford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near New Milford
No hospital or community health center in New Milford 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 Milford; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How New Milford adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 New Milford 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.
New Milford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | D | 44.7% | 15.4% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Milford adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Milford
Why doesn’t New Milford 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 Milford.
What hospital is closest to New Milford?
Uw Health in Rockford, 6.9 miles in a straight line from New Milford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Milford?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Crusader Community Health on Linden in Rockford, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Milford.
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.