Photo: Skvader · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bement Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bement Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61813, 61851, 61856. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bement Township
Cancer and COPD run high in Bement Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Bement Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bement Township 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 ↓
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 Bement Township’s likely range; Bement Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61813, 61851, 61856, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bement Township adults…
Bement Township 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.
11% of Bement Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Bement Township
No hospital or community health center in Bement 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 Bement 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Bement Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Bement Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Bement 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.
Bement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Unity Township | B− | 36.9% | 11.8% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Cerro Gordo Township | B | 36.5% | 11.3% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Willow Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sadorus Township | — | — | — | — |
Monticello Township: not graded. Willow Branch Township and Sadorus 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 Bement Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bement Township
Why doesn’t Bement 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 Bement Township.
What hospital is closest to Bement Township?
Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Bement Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bement 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.