Where Bethel Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bethel Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61455, 62367, 62326. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethel Township
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Bethel Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 24.1%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Bethel Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bethel Township
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bethel Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), 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 Bethel Township’s likely range; Bethel Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61455, 62367, 62326, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bethel Township adults…
Bethel Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethel Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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.
Care in and near Bethel Township
No hospital or community health center in Bethel 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 Bethel 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).
How Bethel Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bethel Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bethel 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Bethel Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bethel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brooklyn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chalmers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Industry Township | — | — | — | — |
Lamoine Township, Brooklyn Township, Chalmers Township and Industry 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 Bethel Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bethel Township
Why doesn’t Bethel 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 Bethel Township.
What hospital is closest to Bethel Township?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Bethel 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 Bethel 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.