Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Rapids City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rapids City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rapids City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rapids City
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Rapids City
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Rapids City runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rapids City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Rapids City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 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 Rapids City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rapids City adults…
Rapids City runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rapids City is an older town: 29% 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 Rapids City as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Rapids City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Rapids City
No hospital or community health center in Rapids City 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 Rapids City; ≈ 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 Rapids City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Rapids City adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Rapids City 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.
Rapids City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Byron | A− | 35.9% | 10.2% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Port Byron Township | B+ | 36.9% | 11.2% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hampton Township | C+ | 39.9% | 13.2% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rapids City adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rapids City
Why doesn’t Rapids City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rapids City.
What hospital is closest to Rapids City?
Genesis HLTH System Dba Genesis MDL Ctr-Illini in Silvis, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Rapids City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rapids City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care, Inc. East Moline Clinic in East Moline, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rapids City.
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.