Where Wamac residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wamac, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wamac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wamac
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wamac
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Wamac runs above Illinois on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wamac
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Wamac
53.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% 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 Wamac’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wamac adults…
Wamac runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Wamac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Wamac
No hospital or community health center in Wamac 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 Wamac; ≈ 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 Wamac adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wamac runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Wamac 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.
23.1% of Wamac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Wamac 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | D | 41.4% | 15.2% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Irvington Township | C+ | 39% | 12.7% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Brookside Township | D | 41.7% | 14.4% | 18.4% | ZIP 62801 |
| Centralia Township | — | — | — | — |
Centralia Township: the same community as Centralia, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wamac adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wamac
Why doesn’t Wamac have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wamac.
What hospital is closest to Wamac?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital -Centralia in Centralia, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Wamac’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wamac.
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.