Where Wayne City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wayne City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wayne City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne City
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Wayne City
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Wayne City runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wayne City, 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 Wayne City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wayne City adults…
Wayne City runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wayne City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Wayne City
No hospital or community health center in Wayne City 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 Wayne City; ≈ 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 Wayne City adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Wayne City 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.
12.5% of Wayne City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Wayne City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orel Township | C+ | 39.1% | 13.2% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wayne City adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wayne City
Why doesn’t Wayne City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wayne City.
What hospital is closest to Wayne City?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Wayne City’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 Wayne City.
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.