Where West Liberty residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Liberty, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Liberty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Liberty
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in West Liberty
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, West Liberty runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
West Liberty is short on dental care and mental health care
West Liberty’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer West Liberty adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in West Liberty is insured
Only 6.1% 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 West Liberty’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Liberty adults…
West Liberty runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Liberty
No hospital or community health center in West Liberty 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 Liberty; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of West Liberty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Liberty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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 West Liberty adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 West Liberty 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.
West Liberty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13.2% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Fox Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Liberty adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Liberty
Why doesn’t West Liberty 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 Liberty.
What hospital is closest to West Liberty?
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, 8.1 miles in a straight line from West Liberty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Liberty?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Olney in Olney, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Liberty.
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.