Chanute Field Historic District · Photo: United States Army Air Corps · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Rantoul is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Rantoul trails Illinois on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rantoul. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rantoul
Dental care lags in Rantoul
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Rantoul
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.3%, vs 11.7% across Illinois. In all, Rantoul runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rantoul
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.3%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (12.6% vs 8%) are higher too. 26.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Rantoul is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rantoul is healthier than 15%. Against the 5,266 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 39%. 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 Rantoul’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Rantoul’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rantoul is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #732 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 25% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Rantoul’s median household income is $48,691; among the 5,266 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rantoul adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Rantoul adults…
Rantoul runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.2% of Rantoul adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Rantoul
1 community health center in Rantoul, 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 Rantoul; ≈ 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Rantoul adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rantoul runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Rantoul 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.
Rantoul and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rantoul | D | 39.8% | 14.3% | 18.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rantoul adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rantoul
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rantoul is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Rantoul’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rantoul | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.6–29 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–18.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–22 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%32.5–47.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.4–16.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%33.6–42.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.4–41 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.2–32 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8.2–10.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%17.1–25.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%15.9–21.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%24.9–34.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.7–19.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%32.3–45.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%72.8–80 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52%47.9–56.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82–85.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.4–79.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.7%52.9–64.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%61.4–78.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.3–27.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%30.6–41.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%24.7–33.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.3%22–28.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.7%17–22.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.5%11.7–15.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.2%22.9–29.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.8–40.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.2–19.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.2–19.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.6–8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 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 Rantoul
Is Rantoul a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rantoul is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #732 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rantoul?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 47.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rantoul?
Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Rantoul’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rantoul have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–14.5%), 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 Rantoul 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 Rantoul.
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.