Photo: Dual Freq · CC BY 2.5Where East Bend Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Bend Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61840, 60957, 61843, 61845. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Bend Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in East Bend Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer East Bend Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in East Bend Township is insured
Only 6.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 East Bend Township’s likely range; East Bend Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61840, 60957, 61843, 61845, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 East Bend Township adults…
East Bend Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of East Bend Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Bend Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near East Bend Township
No hospital or community health center in East Bend 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 East Bend 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).
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.
How East Bend Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 East Bend 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.
East Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Township | A | 31.3% | 10% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Ludlow Township | C | 37.6% | 13% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Dix Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fisher | A | 30.4% | 8.5% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Dix Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Bend Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Bend Township
Why doesn’t East Bend 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 East Bend Township.
What hospital is closest to East Bend Township?
Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, 9.3 miles in a straight line from East Bend Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Bend Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Wic Clinic in Rantoul, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Bend 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.