Where Bear Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bear Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62471, 62262. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bear Grove Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bear Grove Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Bear Grove Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bear Grove Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Bear Grove Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% 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 Bear Grove Township’s likely range; Bear Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62471, 62262, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bear Grove Township adults…
Bear Grove Township runs above IL on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bear Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Bear Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Bear Grove Township 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 Bear Grove Township; ≈ 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 Bear Grove Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bear Grove Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bear Grove Township 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.
17% of Bear Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bear Grove Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seminary Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vandalia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mulberry Grove Township | C+ | 39.3% | 12.6% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mulberry Grove | — | — | — | — |
Shafter Township, Seminary Township and Mulberry Grove: fewer than 1,000 residents. Vandalia Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bear Grove Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bear Grove Township
Why doesn’t Bear Grove Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bear Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Bear Grove Township?
Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Bear Grove Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bear Grove Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Vandalia in Vandalia, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bear Grove Township.
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.