Where Swedona residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swedona, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Swedona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swedona
Depression is more common in Swedona
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.6%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.3%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Swedona doesn’t win on
22.1% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Swedona
Swedona runs below Illinois on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.4% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (9.3% vs 11.7%). 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 Swedona’s likely range.
How Swedona adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Swedona runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Swedona 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Swedona adults…
Swedona runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Swedona
No hospital or community health center in Swedona 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 Swedona; ≈ 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 Swedona 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.
12% of Swedona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Swedona 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 Swedona adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Swedona
Why doesn’t Swedona have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Swedona.
What hospital is closest to Swedona?
Genesis HLTH System Dba Genesis MDL Ctr-Illini in Silvis, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Swedona’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 Swedona.
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.