Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Where Bureau Junction residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bureau Junction, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bureau Junction. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bureau Junction
Depression is more common in Bureau Junction
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.2%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.5%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Bureau Junction
56.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bureau Junction
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), 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 Bureau Junction’s likely range.
How Bureau Junction adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bureau Junction runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bureau Junction 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bureau Junction 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bureau Junction adults…
Bureau Junction runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bureau Junction
No hospital or community health center in Bureau Junction 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 Bureau Junction; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Bureau Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bureau Junction 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 Bureau Junction adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bureau Junction
Why doesn’t Bureau Junction have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bureau Junction.
What hospital is closest to Bureau Junction?
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Bureau Junction’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bureau Junction.
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.