Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sullivan is healthier than 73%
Sullivan differs from Illinois on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sullivan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sullivan
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Sullivan
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Sullivan runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sullivan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sullivan is healthier than 51%. Against the 9,613 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 73%. Health Grade ↓
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 Sullivan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A.
What’s behind Sullivan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sullivan is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, #482 of 767 in Illinois. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 62% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Sullivan’s median household income is $63,229; among the 9,613 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sullivan adults…
Sullivan runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sullivan
No hospital or community health center in Sullivan 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 Sullivan; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sullivan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Sullivan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sullivan runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Sullivan 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.
12.3% of Sullivan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sullivan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | B− | 37.7% | 11.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sullivan adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sullivan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sullivan is better than Illinois on 3 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Sullivan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sullivan | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16–22.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%11.9–16.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.4–20.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%29.4–47.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%31.7–40.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.5–41.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%26–33.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.5–14.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12–17.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%19.7–29.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.8–21.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%26.5–41.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6–9.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%73.6–81.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%60.8–69.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.2–88.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.4–80 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%55.2–67.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%61.8–79.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%19.9–27.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%28.3–39.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%20.6–29 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.6–16 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.7–12.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–8.3 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%9.8–15.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27–36.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.2–17.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12–16.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.3–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Sullivan
Is Sullivan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sullivan is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #482 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sullivan?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 47.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sullivan?
HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Sullivan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Sullivan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.8%), 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 Sullivan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sullivan.
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.