Photo: artistmac · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Belleville is healthier than 58%
Belleville differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belleville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belleville
Belleville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Belleville is healthier than 40%. Against the 9,653 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Belleville
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (10.7%), vs 7.8% across Illinois. No reliable transportation (9.7% vs 8%) is higher too. 19.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, high blood pressure and arthritis run high in Belleville
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (38.5%), vs 33% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.9%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Belleville runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Belleville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Belleville has a five-star hospital
Memorial Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Belleville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Belleville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belleville is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #562 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 59% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 24%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Belleville’s median household income is $63,535; among the 9,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Belleville compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8% (U.S. 11%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Belleville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Belleville
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Belleville, 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 Belleville; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Belleville adults…
Belleville runs above IL on 6 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.
4.6 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Belleville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Belleville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Belleville runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Belleville 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.
Belleville and the towns around it
Belleville’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 9 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | C+ | 39.6% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| St. Clair Township | B− | 38.1% | 12.6% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Stookey Township | B | 36.5% | 12.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Swansea | B+ | 35.6% | 12% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Smithton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Centreville Township | D− | 48.2% | 19.2% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| East St. Louis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East St. Louis | D− | 51.8% | 24.2% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Smithton Township: the same community as Smithton, graded once. East St. Louis Township: the same community as East St. Louis, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belleville adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Belleville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Belleville is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Belleville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Belleville | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18–23 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%32.4–46.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.3–42.7 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.4–39.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.6–31.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.5–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.1–16.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.1–17.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.6–29.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%32.7–45.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.8–9.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76–82.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%57.3–64.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.9–88.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.6–79.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.2–70.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.7–81.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.2–25.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.5–39.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.5–31 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%16.1–20.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%16.8–21.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.7–34.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13–16.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–15.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%5–5.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Belleville
Is Belleville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belleville is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #562 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Belleville?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 46.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Belleville?
Memorial Hospital in Belleville, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Belleville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Belleville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.2%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Belleville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belleville.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.