Where Royal Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Royal Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Royal Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Royal Lakes
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Royal Lakes
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.9%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. High blood pressure is also above the state: 47.2%, vs 33% across Illinois. In all, Royal Lakes runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Royal Lakes, and more people treating it
47.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Royal Lakes, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Royal Lakes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Royal Lakes adults…
Royal Lakes runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Royal Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Royal Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Royal Lakes 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 Royal Lakes; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Royal Lakes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Royal Lakes runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Royal Lakes 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.
18.9% of Royal Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Royal Lakes 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 Royal Lakes adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Royal Lakes
Why doesn’t Royal Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Royal Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Royal Lakes?
Community Hospital of Staunton in Staunton, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Royal Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Royal Lakes?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Bunker Hill in Bunker Hill, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Royal Lakes.
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.