Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Where Prairie du Rocher residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prairie du Rocher, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prairie du Rocher. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prairie du Rocher
Depression is more common in Prairie du Rocher
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.3%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Prairie du Rocher
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), 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 Prairie du Rocher’s likely range.
How Prairie du Rocher adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Prairie du Rocher runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Prairie du Rocher 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Prairie du Rocher adults…
Prairie du Rocher runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Prairie du Rocher
No hospital or community health center in Prairie du Rocher 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 Prairie du Rocher; ≈ 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 Prairie du Rocher 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.
14.2% of Prairie du Rocher adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Prairie du Rocher and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Prairie du Rocher adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prairie du Rocher
Why doesn’t Prairie du Rocher have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Prairie du Rocher.
What hospital is closest to Prairie du Rocher?
Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Prairie du Rocher’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 Prairie du Rocher.
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.