Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Frankfort is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
West Frankfort trails Illinois on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Frankfort. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Frankfort
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Frankfort
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, West Frankfort runs above Illinois on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Frankfort
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in West Frankfort
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% 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 West Frankfort’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind West Frankfort’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Frankfort is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #760 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 17% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). West Frankfort’s median household income is $47,898; among the 4,976 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 West Frankfort adults…
West Frankfort runs above IL on 11 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 West Frankfort adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near West Frankfort
No hospital or community health center in West Frankfort 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 Frankfort; ≈ 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 West Frankfort adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Frankfort runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 West Frankfort 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.
24.9% of West Frankfort adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
West Frankfort and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Frankfort | D | 43.6% | 15.1% | 21.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Frankfort adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Frankfort
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Frankfort is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside West Frankfort’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Frankfort | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.1%23.7–30.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.1–23 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%34.8–52.4 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.1–17.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.4–44.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%33.7–43 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29–36.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.6%15.2–22.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%18.1–24.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%26.5–37 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.5–19.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%33.3–48.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.6–12.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%73.8–81.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%46.8–55.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81–85.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.7–80.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.9%52.1–63.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.2%53.5–72.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.3–29.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.2–40.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%21.8–30 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.9%18.6–25.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%12.9–17.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.5–12.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.9%21.3–28.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.2%34.2–44.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.5%17.8–23.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.1–20.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.1–14.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.3–6.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 West Frankfort
Is West Frankfort a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Frankfort is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #760 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Frankfort?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 52.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Frankfort?
Franklin Hospital in Benton, 7.6 miles in a straight line from West Frankfort’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in West Frankfort have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–12.5%), 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 West Frankfort more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Frankfort.
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.