On CDC estimates, Sheridan is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Sheridan differs from Illinois on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sheridan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sheridan
Binge drinking is the habit Sheridan doesn’t win on
25.1% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Sheridan is behind on routine checkups
It trails Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (71.3% vs 77.8%), dentist visits (54.9% vs 63.4%), cholesterol checks (80.5% vs 87.4%) and colon screening (54.1% vs 60.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Sheridan
Sheridan runs below Illinois on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.8% vs 7.6%), heart disease (3.5% vs 5.9%) and arthritis (14.9% vs 24.2%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Sheridan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Sheridan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sheridan is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 21%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Sheridan’s median household income is $85,250; among the 10,383 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sheridan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Sheridan adults…
Sheridan runs below IL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Sheridan residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sheridan
No hospital or community health center in Sheridan 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 Sheridan; ≈ 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).
How Sheridan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sheridan runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Sheridan 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.
15.2% of Sheridan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sheridan and the towns around it
Sheridan has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | B+ | 40% | 7.9% | 15% | CDC place |
| Serena Township | B | 36.5% | 11% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Mission Township | B | 38.5% | 10% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sheridan adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sheridan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sheridan is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Sheridan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sheridan | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%13.8–20.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%8.6–12 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%14.6–19.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%31.7–48.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.8%24.6–33 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 26.6%22.7–30.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14.9%12.6–17.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.6–10 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5%3–4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.5–5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.8–2.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.3–17.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%11.6–18.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%16–25.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 25.1%20.8–29.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%34.9–49.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%9.2–15.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%66.4–75.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%51–59 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%76.7–83.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 59.7%55.4–64.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.1%48.5–59.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%61.2–78.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%14.2–20.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%32.2–44.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.3%29–39.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%14.1–23.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%13.8–21.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%8.3–12.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%7.9–12.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%11–19.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2%20.4–30.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8%6.6–9.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%11.3–16.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.4–4.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.3–4.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.3–7.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sheridan
Is Sheridan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sheridan is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sheridan?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 48.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sheridan?
Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Sheridan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sheridan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–15.9%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Sheridan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sheridan.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.