Where Bedford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bedford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62823, 62842. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bedford Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Bedford Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Bedford Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Bedford Township
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Bedford Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), 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 Bedford Township’s likely range; Bedford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62823, 62842, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bedford Township adults…
Bedford Township runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Bedford Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bedford Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bedford 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bedford Township
No hospital or community health center in Bedford 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 Bedford 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bedford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Bedford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bedford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamard Township | C− | 39.8% | 13.3% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Elm River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keith Township | — | — | — | — |
Indian Prairie Township, Elm River Township and Keith 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 Bedford Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bedford Township
Why doesn’t Bedford 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 Bedford Township.
What hospital is closest to Bedford Township?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Bedford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bedford 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.