Where Paderborn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paderborn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62298. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paderborn
Cancer and arthritis run high in Paderborn
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Paderborn keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Paderborn adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 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 Paderborn’s likely range; Paderborn’s figures come from ZIP code 62298, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Paderborn adults…
Paderborn runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paderborn 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.
7.8% of Paderborn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Paderborn
No hospital or community health center in Paderborn 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 Paderborn; ≈ 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.
How Paderborn adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Paderborn 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.
Paderborn 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 Paderborn adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paderborn
Why doesn’t Paderborn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Paderborn.
What hospital is closest to Paderborn?
Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Paderborn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Paderborn?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Waterloo in Waterloo, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paderborn.
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.