Venice’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Venice differs from Illinois on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Venice. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Venice
More Venice adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.4%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Venice
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), more than twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.5%), about twice the Illinois rate. COPD is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Venice runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Venice
41.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 30.2% 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 Venice’s likely range.
What’s behind Venice’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Venice is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Venice’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 56.5% of adults, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Venice’s median household income is $32,066; among the 801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Venice compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Venice adults…
Venice runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Venice adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Venice
No hospital or community health center in Venice 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 Venice; ≈ 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 Venice adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Venice runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Venice 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.
56.9% of Venice adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Venice and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Venice adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Venice
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Venice is better than Illinois on 4 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Venice’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Venice | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 38.8%34.5–43.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.6–22.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.4%19.8–25 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 56.5%49.2–63.2 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.5%21.8–27.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 53.6%49.4–57.7 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.5–40.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30–36.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14.2%12.5–15.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.5–10.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.2%25.3–35.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.3%20–26.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.4%37–48.2 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.4%8.5–12.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50%42.8–57.1 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%10.8–17 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.2%80.1–86 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.9%37.8–46 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.4–86.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.7–82.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%55.1–65.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%64.7–80.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.4–22.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.8%36.4–47.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 38.1%33.3–42.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 49.7%44.5–55 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 36.9%32.7–41.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 28.3%25.1–31.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23.9%21–26.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 56.9%51.7–62 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.2%42.1–52.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.7%25.5–31.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.9%18.3–23.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.7%15.5–20 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Venice
Is Venice a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Venice is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Venice?
CDC estimates 56.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 49.2% and 63.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Venice?
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Venice’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Venice have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–17%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Venice more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Venice.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.