On CDC estimates, Bourbon Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Bourbon Township trails Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61911, 61910, 61953. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bourbon Township
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Bourbon Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), 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: 23.4%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Bourbon Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bourbon Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bourbon Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), 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 Bourbon Township’s likely range; Bourbon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61911, 61910, 61953, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Bourbon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bourbon Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #628 of 767 in Illinois. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 51% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Bourbon Township’s median household income is $76,630; among the 10,827 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Bourbon Township adults…
Bourbon Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bourbon 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.
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Care in and near Bourbon Township
No hospital or community health center in Bourbon 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 Bourbon 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 Bourbon Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bourbon Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bourbon 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.
15.6% of Bourbon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bourbon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Township | C | 38.3% | 12% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Arcola Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garrett Township | B− | 37.6% | 11.8% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| North Okaw Township | — | — | — | — |
Arcola Township and North Okaw Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bourbon Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bourbon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bourbon Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Bourbon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bourbon Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.6–25.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%30.8–45.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.4–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.4–38.8 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.2–41 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.1–31 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%14.1–19.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.1–18.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%22.9–31.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.2–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%29.6–42 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.5–13.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.7–79.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%53.8–60.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.8–85.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73.1–78.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.2–64.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%64.4–74.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.1–26.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%31.1–40.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.2–30.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.6–19.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.2–18.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%30.2–38.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.9–18.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.4–18.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.7–11.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 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 Bourbon Township
Is Bourbon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bourbon Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #628 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bourbon Township?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 45.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bourbon Township?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Bourbon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bourbon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–13.9%), 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 Bourbon Township 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 Bourbon 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. 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.