On CDC estimates, St. Jacob is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
St. Jacob differs from Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Jacob. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Jacob
Binge drinking is the habit St. Jacob doesn’t win on
22% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
St. Jacob is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in St. Jacob
St. Jacob runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.6% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 6% 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 St. Jacob’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind St. Jacob’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Jacob is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). St. Jacob’s median household income is $112,188; among the 6,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 St. Jacob adults…
St. Jacob runs below IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of St. Jacob residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near St. Jacob
No hospital or community health center in St. Jacob 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 St. Jacob; ≈ 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 St. Jacob adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How St. Jacob adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Jacob 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.
7.1% of St. Jacob adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
St. Jacob and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jacob | A | 35.2% | 7.6% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Jacob adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Jacob
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Jacob is better than Illinois on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside St. Jacob’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Jacob | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%10.5–15.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9–12.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.2–19.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%28.3–42.4 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.6%6.3–8.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.6%23.9–31.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%27.6–35.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22%19.1–25.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.6–4.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%7.9–12.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16%12.7–19.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22%18.4–26 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%28.2–41.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.1–6.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.3–79.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.3–74.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.5–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%67–74.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%59.3–69.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%71.5–85.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.3–26.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.3–38 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.8–27.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.7–11 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7–10.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.4–6.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.3–9.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.5%19.6–27.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.2–10.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.3–13.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%4.8–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.6 | 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 St. Jacob
Is St. Jacob a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Jacob is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Jacob?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 42.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Jacob?
St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, 5.7 miles in a straight line from St. Jacob’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. Jacob have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.9%), 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 St. Jacob more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Jacob.
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.