Photo: IvoShandor · CC BY 2.5Where Tampico residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tampico, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tampico. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tampico
COPD and cancer run high in Tampico
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Tampico runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tampico
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Tampico’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tampico adults…
Tampico runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Tampico
No hospital or community health center in Tampico 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 Tampico; ≈ 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 Tampico adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Tampico adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Tampico 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.
13.3% of Tampico adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Tampico 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 Tampico adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tampico
Why doesn’t Tampico have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tampico.
What hospital is closest to Tampico?
CGH Medical Center in Sterling, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Tampico’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tampico.
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.