Where New Salem residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Salem, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Salem. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Salem
Dental care lags in New Salem
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 22.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in New Salem
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 25.5%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, New Salem runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Salem
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), 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 Salem’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Salem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 New Salem adults…
New Salem runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Salem
No hospital or community health center in New Salem 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 Salem; ≈ 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 Salem adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Salem runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 New Salem 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.
20.2% of New Salem adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Salem 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 New Salem adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Salem
Why doesn’t New Salem 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 Salem.
What hospital is closest to New Salem?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 7.2 miles in a straight line from New Salem’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 Salem?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield in Pittsfield, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Salem.
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.