Where Beason residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beason, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beason. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beason
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Beason
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.8%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Beason runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Beason adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Beason is insured
Only 6.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Beason’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Beason adults…
Beason runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Beason adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beason adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Beason
No hospital or community health center in Beason 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 Beason; ≈ 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 Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Beason adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Beason 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.
Beason 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 Beason adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beason
Why doesn’t Beason have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beason.
What hospital is closest to Beason?
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Beason’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Beason?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln in Lincoln, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beason.
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.