Where Ruma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ruma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ruma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ruma
Depression is more common in Ruma
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Ruma
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), 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 Ruma’s likely range.
How Ruma adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ruma runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ruma 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Ruma adults…
Ruma runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ruma
No hospital or community health center in Ruma 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 Ruma; ≈ 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 Ruma 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.
13.4% of Ruma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ruma 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 Ruma adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ruma
Why doesn’t Ruma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ruma.
What hospital is closest to Ruma?
Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Ruma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ruma?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Red Bud in Red Bud, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ruma.
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.