Where Pierron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pierron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pierron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pierron
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Pierron
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Pierron runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pierron adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Pierron is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Pierron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pierron adults…
Pierron runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pierron is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pierron as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Pierron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pierron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Pierron
No hospital or community health center in Pierron 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 Pierron; ≈ 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 Pierron adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Pierron 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.
Pierron 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 Pierron adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pierron
Why doesn’t Pierron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pierron.
What hospital is closest to Pierron?
St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Pierron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pierron.
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.