Where Bowen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bowen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowen
Dental care lags in Bowen
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bowen
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.8%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Bowen runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bowen
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Bowen’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bowen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Bowen adults…
Bowen runs above IL on 5 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.
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Care in and near Bowen
No hospital or community health center in Bowen 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 Bowen; ≈ 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 Bowen adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Bowen 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.
14.8% of Bowen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bowen 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 Bowen adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowen
Why doesn’t Bowen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bowen.
What hospital is closest to Bowen?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Bowen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bowen.
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.