Where Venedy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Venedy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Venedy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Venedy
Cancer and arthritis run high in Venedy
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.3%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Venedy runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Venedy is short on primary care and mental health care
Venedy’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Venedy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Venedy is insured
Only 6.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Venedy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Venedy adults…
Venedy runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Venedy
No hospital or community health center in Venedy 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 Venedy; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Venedy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Venedy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Venedy adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Venedy 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.
Venedy 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 Venedy adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Venedy
Why doesn’t Venedy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Venedy.
What hospital is closest to Venedy?
Washington County Hospital in Nashville, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Venedy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Venedy.
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.