Where Rockwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rockwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62280. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockwood
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Rockwood
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Rockwood runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Rockwood
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.1%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Rockwood
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), 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 Rockwood’s likely range; Rockwood’s figures come from ZIP code 62280, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rockwood adults…
Rockwood runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Rockwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rockwood runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Rockwood 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.
Care in and near Rockwood
No hospital or community health center in Rockwood 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 Rockwood; ≈ 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 Rockwood 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.
15.1% of Rockwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Rockwood 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 Rockwood adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rockwood
Why doesn’t Rockwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rockwood.
What hospital is closest to Rockwood?
Memorial Hospital in Chester, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Rockwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rockwood.
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.