On CDC estimates, Warrensburg is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Warrensburg differs from Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warrensburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warrensburg
Warrensburg is an older town
33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Warrensburg with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg is insured
Only 6.8% 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 Warrensburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Warrensburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warrensburg is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Warrensburg’s median household income is $81,719; among the 10,640 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Warrensburg adults…
Warrensburg runs above IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Warrensburg is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Warrensburg as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Warrensburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Warrensburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Warrensburg
No hospital or community health center in Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Warrensburg adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Warrensburg 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.
Warrensburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | B+ | 38.8% | 10% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warrensburg adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warrensburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warrensburg is better than Illinois on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Warrensburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warrensburg | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%13.6–19.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.7–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15–19.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%30.8–47.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.4–11.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%28.7–37 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.2–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%22.6–29.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.6–8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.2–11.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%10.7–16.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%16.6–25.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.2–23.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%28.8–42.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%72.6–80.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%62.3–69.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84–88.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%71.4–78.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.1–70.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%63.7–79.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.4–27 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.4–39.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.4–28.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%8.7–13.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%7.8–11.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5–7.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.3–7.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%7.7–12.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%23–32.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%9.8–14.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11–15.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Warrensburg
Is Warrensburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warrensburg is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warrensburg?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 47.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warrensburg?
Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Warrensburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warrensburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.9%), 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 Warrensburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warrensburg.
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.