Where Unity residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Unity, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Unity. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Unity
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Unity
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.8%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Unity runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Unity
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (18.3%), more than twice the Illinois rate. Food insecurity (33.3% vs 15.9%) and no reliable transportation (16.4% vs 8%) are higher too. 36.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Unity
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 33.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Unity’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Unity adults…
Unity runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.6% of Unity adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Unity adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Unity
No hospital or community health center in Unity 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 Unity; ≈ 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 Unity adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Unity runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Unity 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.
Unity 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 Unity adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Unity
Why doesn’t Unity have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Unity.
What hospital is closest to Unity?
Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Unity’s 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 Unity?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pulaski Clinic in Pulaski, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Unity.
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.