Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Tamms residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tamms, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tamms. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tamms
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Tamms
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Tamms runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Tamms
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tamms
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.2% vs 8%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% 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 Tamms’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Tamms adults…
Tamms runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Tamms is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tamms as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tamms 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.
21.7% of Tamms adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Tamms
1 community health center in Tamms, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Tamms; ≈ 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.
How Tamms adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Tamms 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.
Tamms and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Tamms adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tamms
Why doesn’t Tamms have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tamms.
What hospital is closest to Tamms?
Deaconess Illinois Union County in Anna, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Tamms’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tamms?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tamms Health Center in Tamms, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tamms.
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.