Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Ullin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ullin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ullin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ullin
Dental care lags in Ullin
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ullin
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (13.7% vs 8%) are higher too. 27.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Ullin
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 45.3%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Ullin runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Ullin’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ullin 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.
27.7% of Ullin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Ullin adults…
Ullin runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ullin
No hospital or community health center in Ullin 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 Ullin; ≈ 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 Ullin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ullin runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Ullin 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.
Ullin 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 Ullin adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ullin
Why doesn’t Ullin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ullin.
What hospital is closest to Ullin?
Deaconess Illinois Union County in Anna, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Ullin’s 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 Ullin?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pulaski Clinic in Pulaski, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ullin.
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.