Where Brenton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brenton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60959, 60968, 60962, 60921. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brenton Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Brenton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Brenton Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brenton Township, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Brenton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Brenton Township’s likely range; Brenton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60959, 60968, 60962, 60921, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brenton Township adults…
Brenton Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brenton 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 Brenton Township
No hospital or community health center in Brenton 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 Brenton 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 Brenton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Brenton 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.
14.3% of Brenton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Brenton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chatsworth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyman Township | — | — | — | — |
Pella Township and Lyman Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Chatsworth Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brenton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brenton Township
Why doesn’t Brenton 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 Brenton Township.
What hospital is closest to Brenton Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Brenton Township’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 Brenton 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.