Where Vergennes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vergennes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vergennes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vergennes
Dental care lags in Vergennes
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Vergennes
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Vergennes runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Vergennes, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Vergennes’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vergennes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Vergennes adults…
Vergennes runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vergennes
No hospital or community health center in Vergennes 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 Vergennes; ≈ 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 Vergennes adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Vergennes 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.
13.7% of Vergennes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Vergennes 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 Vergennes adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vergennes
Why doesn’t Vergennes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vergennes.
What hospital is closest to Vergennes?
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Vergennes’ 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 Vergennes?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rea Clinic - Du Quoin in Du Quoin, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vergennes.
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.