Where Kempton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kempton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kempton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kempton
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Kempton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Kempton runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kempton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Kempton
The closest emergency room is Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 22.6 miles away in a straight line. 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 Kempton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kempton adults…
Kempton runs above IL on 4 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Kempton
No hospital or community health center in Kempton 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 Kempton; ≈ 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 Kempton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Kempton adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Kempton 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.
14.6% of Kempton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Kempton 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 Kempton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kempton
Why doesn’t Kempton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kempton.
What hospital is closest to Kempton?
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Kempton’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 Kempton.
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.