Where Strawn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Strawn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Strawn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Strawn
Smoking is more common in Strawn
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Strawn
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.8%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.3%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Strawn’s likely range.
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 Strawn adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Strawn runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Strawn 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.
Out of every 100 Strawn adults…
Strawn runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Strawn
No hospital or community health center in Strawn 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 Strawn; ≈ 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 Strawn 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.
16.3% of Strawn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Strawn 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 Strawn adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Strawn
Why doesn’t Strawn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Strawn.
What hospital is closest to Strawn?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Strawn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Strawn.
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.