Where West City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West City
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, West City runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 West City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West City adults…
West City runs above IL on 5 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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Care in and near West City
No hospital or community health center in West 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 West 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of West City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How West City adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 West 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.
16.4% of West City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
West City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | C− | 41.1% | 14.1% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West City adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West City
Why doesn’t West 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 West City.
What hospital is closest to West City?
Franklin Hospital in Benton, 2.0 miles in a straight line from West City’s 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 West City?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rea Clinic - Benton in Benton, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West 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.