Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Beardstown Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beardstown Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62618. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beardstown Township
Making ends meet is harder in Beardstown Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.2%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.5% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (17.6% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 20.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Beardstown Township
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
More Beardstown Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.1%), vs 23% 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 Beardstown Township’s likely range; Beardstown Township’s figures come from ZIP code 62618, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Beardstown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beardstown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Beardstown Township adults…
Beardstown Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Beardstown Township
1 community health center in Beardstown Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Beardstown 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 Beardstown Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Beardstown Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Beardstown 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.
Beardstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bainbridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cooperstown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hagener Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bluff Springs Township | — | — | — | — |
Frederick Township, Bainbridge Township, Cooperstown Township, Hagener Township and Bluff Springs Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beardstown Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Beardstown Township
Why doesn’t Beardstown 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 Beardstown Township.
What hospital is closest to Beardstown Township?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Beardstown 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 Beardstown Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown in Beardstown, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beardstown 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.