Photo: The original uploader was ProfDEH at English Wikipedia. · Public domainWhere Sparland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sparland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sparland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sparland
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Sparland
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.9%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Sparland runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Sparland
The closest emergency room is Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Sparland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Sparland is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Sparland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sparland adults…
Sparland runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sparland
No hospital or community health center in Sparland 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 Sparland; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Sparland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sparland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sparland adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sparland 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.
Sparland 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 Sparland adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sparland
Why doesn’t Sparland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sparland.
What hospital is closest to Sparland?
Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Sparland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sparland.
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.