Illinois Waterway Project Office · Photo: Grogan, Brian · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Peoria is healthier than 66%
Peoria trails Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peoria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peoria
Making ends meet is harder in Peoria
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.2%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Peoria
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Peoria
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Peoria
Grades next door run from Kickapoo Township (A) to West Peoria (C−). Peoria is a C+. Around town ↓
Peoria is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Peoria is healthier than 42%. Against the 8,755 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Peoria’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Peoria’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peoria is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #551 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 57% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 29%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Peoria’s median household income is $59,410; among the 8,755 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
At 110,920 residents, Peoria is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Peoria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Peoria adults…
Peoria runs above IL on 3 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.
34 miles of trails across 45 parks and preserves
Peoria and the towns around it
Peoria’s Health Grade ranks 9th of 11 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | C+ | 36.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Peoria City Township | B− | 35.2% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Richwoods Township | B+ | 33.2% | 10.5% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Peoria Heights | B+ | 33.6% | 10.5% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| West Peoria | C− | 37.7% | 14.2% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Medina Township | A | 30.8% | 10.4% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Kickapoo Township | A | 30.4% | 10.4% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Fondulac Township | B | 36.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Peoria
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Peoria, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Peoria; ≈ 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 Peoria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Peoria adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Peoria runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Peoria 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peoria adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Peoria
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Peoria is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Peoria’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Peoria | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.2–24.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–20 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%28.9–43.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%32.8–41.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%31.9–40.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.5–29 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%7–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.3–17.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13–17.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.3–29.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.2–19.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%32–45.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8–10.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.3–81.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%55.1–62.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.3–87.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73–78.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%56.5–67.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%65.6–81.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.3–25.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.7–40.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.6–30 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.2%18.9–23.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%14.4–18.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%10–12.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%20.1–24.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%27.3–35.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.9–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Peoria
Is Peoria a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peoria is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #551 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Peoria?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 43.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Peoria?
Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Peoria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Peoria have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.7%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Peoria more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peoria.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.