On CDC estimates, Bremen Township as a whole is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Bremen Township trails Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60452, 60477, 60445, 60428. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bremen Township
Making ends meet is harder in Bremen Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (17.3% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 18.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Health varies a lot right around Bremen Township
Grades next door run from Orland Township (A) to Dixmoor (C−). Bremen Township is a B. Around town ↓
Bremen Township has a community health center but no hospital
Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, 3.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Bremen Township’s likely range; Bremen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60452, 60477, 60445, 60428, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Bremen Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bremen Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #388 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 75% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 43%).
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). Bremen Township’s median household income is $78,755; among the 10,812 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Most Illinois towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Bremen Township is healthier than 49% of graded towns, against 64% nationally.
At 104,303 residents, Bremen Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Bremen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bremen Township and the towns around it
Bremen Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Township | B | 33.2% | 12.5% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Thornton Township | C | 38.7% | 16% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Orland Township | A | 27.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Rich Township | B | 35.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Worth Township | B+ | 31.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Tinley Park | A | 29% | 9.7% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Dixmoor | C− | 39.8% | 16.5% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Posen | B− | 34.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Bremen Township
1 community health center in Bremen Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bremen Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Bremen Township adults…
Bremen Township runs above IL on 2 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.
23 miles of trails across 61 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bremen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Bremen Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Bremen 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bremen Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bremen Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bremen Township is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Bremen Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bremen Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%18.3–22.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.2–13.7 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.5–17.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29.7–36.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%31.4–36.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32.1–37.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%22.3–26.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.6–15.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24%21.2–26.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.8–19.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%34.3–41.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%9–12.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.3–81 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.9–64 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%87–89.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73.1–78.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%56.8–64.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%69.3–80 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%17.3–21.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%32.1–38.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%25.3–31.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%18.5–23.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.3%15.4–19.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.9–11.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.8%16.5–21.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%26–31.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.6–15.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.9–14.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 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 Bremen Township
Is Bremen Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bremen Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #388 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bremen Township?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 36.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bremen Township?
Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Bremen Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bremen Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12.2%), 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 Bremen Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bremen 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.