Photo: Omnedon · Public domainWhere Bismarck residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bismarck, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bismarck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bismarck
COPD, cancer and depression run high in Bismarck
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 24.1%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Bismarck runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Bismarck is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Bismarck’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bismarck adults…
Bismarck runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bismarck adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Bismarck
No hospital or community health center in Bismarck 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 Bismarck; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Bismarck adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bismarck runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bismarck 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.
12.3% of Bismarck adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bismarck and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bismarck adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bismarck
Why doesn’t Bismarck have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bismarck.
What hospital is closest to Bismarck?
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Bismarck’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 Bismarck?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vermilion Area Comm HLTH Ctr in Danville, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bismarck.
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.