Where Belgium residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belgium, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belgium. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belgium
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Belgium
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 43.9% of adults have obesity, vs 34% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 25.2%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Belgium runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Belgium
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Belgium, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Belgium’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belgium adults…
Belgium runs above IL on 9 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 Belgium adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Belgium
No hospital or community health center in Belgium 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 Belgium; ≈ 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 Belgium adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Belgium runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Belgium 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.
18.1% of Belgium adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Belgium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | C− | 43.4% | 13.7% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Georgetown Township | C | 42.4% | 13.1% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Danville Township | — | — | — | — |
Danville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belgium adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belgium
Why doesn’t Belgium have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belgium.
What hospital is closest to Belgium?
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport in Williamsport, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Belgium’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 Belgium?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vermilion Area Comm HLTH Ctr in Danville, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belgium.
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.