Photo: Bnperdue2010 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Virgil residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Virgil, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Virgil. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Virgil
Fewer Virgil adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Virgil is insured
Only 6.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Virgil
Virgil runs below Illinois on stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (9.8% vs 11.7%). 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 Virgil’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Virgil adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Virgil adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Virgil adults…
Virgil runs below IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Virgil
No hospital or community health center in Virgil 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 Virgil; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Virgil adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Virgil 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.
Virgil 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 Virgil adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Virgil
Why doesn’t Virgil have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Virgil.
What hospital is closest to Virgil?
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Virgil’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Virgil?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 165 E Plank Rd in Sycamore, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Virgil.
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.