Where Rest Haven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rest Haven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rest Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rest Haven
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Rest Haven
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Rest Haven runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rest Haven
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), 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 Rest Haven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rest Haven adults…
Rest Haven runs above IL on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Rest Haven
No hospital or community health center in Rest Haven 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 Rest Haven; ≈ 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 Rest Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Rest Haven adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Rest Haven 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Rest Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Rest Haven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Township | B− | 39.1% | 11.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Custer Township | C+ | 39.5% | 11.8% | 15.2% | ZIP 60481 |
| Custer Park | — | — | — | — |
Custer Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rest Haven adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rest Haven
Why doesn’t Rest Haven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rest Haven.
What hospital is closest to Rest Haven?
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Rest Haven’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 Rest Haven.
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.