Where Standard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Standard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Standard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Standard
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Standard
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Standard runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Standard 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 ↓
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 Standard’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Standard adults…
Standard runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Standard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Standard
No hospital or community health center in Standard 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 Standard; ≈ 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).
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 Standard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Standard adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Standard 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.
Standard 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 Standard adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Standard
Why doesn’t Standard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Standard.
What hospital is closest to Standard?
Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Standard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Standard.
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.