Where Secor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Secor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Secor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Secor
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Secor
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), 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: 9.2%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Secor runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Secor
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Secor is short on primary care and dental care
Secor’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Secor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Secor adults…
Secor runs above IL on 4 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 Secor
No hospital or community health center in Secor 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 Secor; ≈ 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 Secor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Secor adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Secor 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.
13.6% of Secor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Secor 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 Secor adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Secor
Why doesn’t Secor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Secor.
What hospital is closest to Secor?
Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Secor’s 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 Secor?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Community Health Clinic Dba: Heartland Health Services - Main in Eureka, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Secor.
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.