Where Williamsfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Williamsfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williamsfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williamsfield
COPD and cancer run high in Williamsfield
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Williamsfield runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Williamsfield
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), 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 Williamsfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Williamsfield adults…
Williamsfield runs above IL on 4 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Williamsfield
No hospital or community health center in Williamsfield 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 Williamsfield; ≈ 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 Williamsfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Williamsfield adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Williamsfield 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.
12.5% of Williamsfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Williamsfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Williamsfield adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Williamsfield
Why doesn’t Williamsfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Williamsfield.
What hospital is closest to Williamsfield?
St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Williamsfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williamsfield.
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.