Where Thebes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thebes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thebes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thebes
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Thebes
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Thebes runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Thebes
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Thebes, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 25.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Thebes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Thebes adults…
Thebes runs above IL on 8 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Thebes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Thebes
No hospital or community health center in Thebes 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 Thebes; ≈ 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).
How Thebes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thebes runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Thebes 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.
21.4% of Thebes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Thebes 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 Thebes adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thebes
Why doesn’t Thebes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thebes.
What hospital is closest to Thebes?
Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Thebes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Thebes?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Trails Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thebes.
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.