Where South Pekin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Pekin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Pekin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Pekin
Depression is more common in South Pekin
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in South Pekin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), 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 South Pekin’s likely range.
How South Pekin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Pekin runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 South Pekin 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.
Out of every 100 South Pekin adults…
South Pekin runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Pekin
No hospital or community health center in South Pekin 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 South Pekin; ≈ 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 South Pekin 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% of South Pekin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Pekin 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 South Pekin adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in South Pekin
Why doesn’t South Pekin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Pekin.
What hospital is closest to South Pekin?
Carle Health Pekin Hospital in Pekin, 4.7 miles in a straight line from South Pekin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Pekin?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Community Health Clinic Dba: Heartland Health Services - Olt in Pekin, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Pekin.
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.