Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Odell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Odell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Odell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odell
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Odell
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Odell runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Odell
The closest emergency room is Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 25.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Odell
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), 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 Odell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Odell adults…
Odell runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Odell
No hospital or community health center in Odell 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 Odell; ≈ 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 Odell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Odell adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Odell 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.
12.9% of Odell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Odell 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 Odell adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Odell
Why doesn’t Odell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Odell.
What hospital is closest to Odell?
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 25.8 miles in a straight line from Odell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Odell.
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.