Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Olmsted residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olmsted, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olmsted. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olmsted
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Olmsted
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), about twice the Illinois rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Olmsted runs above Illinois on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Olmsted adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Olmsted
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), 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 Olmsted’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Olmsted adults…
Olmsted runs above IL on 10 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.
Care in and near Olmsted
No hospital or community health center in Olmsted 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 Olmsted; ≈ 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 Olmsted adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Olmsted adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Olmsted runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Olmsted 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.
25.3% of Olmsted adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Olmsted 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 Olmsted adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olmsted
Why doesn’t Olmsted have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olmsted.
What hospital is closest to Olmsted?
Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Olmsted’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Olmsted?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pulaski Clinic in Pulaski, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olmsted.
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.