Photo: Ron Frazier · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Bushnell is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Bushnell trails Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bushnell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bushnell
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bushnell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Bushnell runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bushnell
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Bushnell
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.4%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Bushnell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Bushnell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bushnell is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #728 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 33% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Bushnell’s median household income is $67,518; among the 10,279 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Bushnell adults…
Bushnell runs above IL on 8 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.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Bushnell adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bushnell runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bushnell 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.
Care in and near Bushnell
No hospital or community health center in Bushnell 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 Bushnell; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bushnell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.6% of Bushnell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bushnell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell | C− | 40% | 14.1% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bushnell adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bushnell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bushnell is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Bushnell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bushnell | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.2–28.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.3–19 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.6–21.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%31.2–48.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.1–16.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%35.4–44.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.1–44.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28–35.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.6–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9–12.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.9–12 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%15.4–22.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%23–33.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%13.9–20.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%29.2–43.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.1–11.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74–81.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%52.8–60.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.6–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75–80.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%51.6–63.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.2%57.6–75.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.6–28.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%28.7–39.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%20.8–29.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%13.9–21.2 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.5–15.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.6–10.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%14.7–22.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.1–41.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.2–21.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.1–19 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 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 Bushnell
Is Bushnell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bushnell is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #728 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bushnell?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 48.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bushnell?
Mc Donough District Hospital in Macomb, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Bushnell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bushnell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.7%), 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 Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
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.