White Hall Foundry · Photo: Boscophotos · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, White Hall is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
White Hall differs from Illinois on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Hall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Hall
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in White Hall
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, White Hall runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in White Hall
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in White Hall
57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% 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 White Hall’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind White Hall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Hall is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 25% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). White Hall’s median household income is $55,054; among the 7,429 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where White Hall compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 White Hall adults…
White Hall runs above IL on 9 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 White Hall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near White Hall
No hospital or community health center in White Hall 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 White Hall; ≈ 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 White Hall adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, White Hall runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 White Hall 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.
20.3% of White Hall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
White Hall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall | D | 41.8% | 15.4% | 19.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Hall adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Hall
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Hall is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside White Hall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Hall | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%21.6–30.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.1–20.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16–21.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%32.6–51 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.1–18 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%37.8–47.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.2–45.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.7%30.6–38.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.5–12.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.7–11.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.2%10–14.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.5–6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.2%18.1–26.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%15.9–23.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%25.3–37.6 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.8–18.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%28.9–44 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.2–12 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.1–82.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%52.9–61.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.4–87.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%76.9–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%54–66.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%61.9–72.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%19.7–27.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%30.4–36.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%22.5–28.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%15.5–22.1 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.2–15 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.9–10.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8–10.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%17–24.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.8%33.3–44.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%17.3–24.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.1–19.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%5.9–8.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%9.8–13.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 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 White Hall
Is White Hall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Hall is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White Hall?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 51%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Hall?
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 9.9 miles in a straight line from White Hall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in White Hall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–12%), 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 White Hall 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 White Hall.
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.