On CDC estimates, West Peoria is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
West Peoria trails Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Peoria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Peoria
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Peoria
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, West Peoria runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around West Peoria scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of West Peoria’s C−, from Peoria (C+) to Limestone Township (B−). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in West Peoria
56.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% 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 Peoria’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind West Peoria’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Peoria is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #673 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 41% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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 Peoria’s median household income is $66,098; among the 10,105 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 West Peoria adults…
West Peoria runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Peoria and the towns around it
West Peoria’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Peoria | C− | 37.7% | 14.2% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Peoria | C+ | 36.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Peoria City Township | B− | 35.2% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Limestone Township | B− | 34.7% | 12.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Peoria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near West Peoria
No hospital or community health center in West Peoria 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 Peoria; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How West Peoria adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Peoria runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 West Peoria adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of West Peoria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Peoria adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Peoria
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Peoria is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside West Peoria’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Peoria | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%19.9–26.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.5–21.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%30–45.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.2–44.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%33.9–43 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%25.9–33.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.4–20.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.3–20.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.2–32 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.3–19.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%32.4–46.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.3–11 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.2–81.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%52.6–60.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.3–87.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.3–80.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%56.6–67.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64–80.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%19.9–27.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%30.2–40.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%21.8–29.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%16.1–22.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%12.8–17.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.1–12.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%17.2–24.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%29.8–39.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.7–19.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.7–18 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9–11.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 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 Peoria
Is West Peoria a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Peoria is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #673 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Peoria?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 45.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Peoria?
Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, 4.0 miles in a straight line from West Peoria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Peoria have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–11%), 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 Peoria more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Peoria.
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.