How healthy is Sycamore?
On most measures Sycamore looks like Kentucky as a whole. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (4.8% vs 18.9%) and fewer adults sleeping under 7 hours (31.3% vs 39.6%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sycamore. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Sycamore adults…
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Care in and near Sycamore
No hospital or community health center in Sycamore 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 Sycamore; ≈ 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 Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sycamore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 118 people are less certain, so we show Sycamore's figures without a grade.
All 5 CDC measures for Sycamore
| Measure | Sycamore | Likely range | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 4.8% | 3.9–6% | 18.9% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3% | 27.3–35.3% | 39.6% | better |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 69.5% | 66.5–72.4% | 58.1% | better |
| Colon screening | 77.5% | 73.9–80.9% | 65.8% | better |
| Mammogram | 77.6% | 71.3–82.9% | 72.7% | about the same |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Sycamore door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Kentucky figure falls inside it, we don’t call Sycamore better or worse.
CDC publishes Sycamore directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sycamore.
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Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.