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Health in Momence Township · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Momence Township residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Momence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60954. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Momence Township

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Momence Township

1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Momence Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Momence Township

57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Momence Township

1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), 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 Momence Township’s likely range; Momence Township’s figures come from ZIP code 60954, which may reach past town lines.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Momence Township adults…

Momence Township runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

9 of every 100 Momence Township adults have COPD
Illinois: 6 in 100 · worse · likely 8.3–10.6%
Better than ILWorseAbout the sameIllinois
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Momence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.

78%Yearly checkupIL 78%
57%Dentist visitIL 63%
86%Cholesterol checkIL 87%
60%Colon screeningIL 60%
69%MammogramIL 74%
78%Taking BP medsIL 76%
1 in 9
working-age adults has no health insurance
Momence Township 10.9% · Illinois 1 in 10 (9.9%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois

Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.

Get no exercise 27%IL 23%
Sleep under 7 hours 39.9%IL 35.4%
Binge drink 17%IL 17.8%
Smoke cigarettes 16.5%IL 12.1%
0%10%20%30%40%
Momence Township, betterMomence Township, worseAbout the sameIllinois
Where Momence Township gets moving

0.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Getting care

Care in and near Momence Township

No hospital or community health center in Momence Township itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERPresence St. Marys HospitalKankakee · 15 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyPresence St. Marys Hospital★★★★★ · 15.0 miDirections →
+Low-cost careKankakee Community Health CenterKankakee · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
13.5 mi
Kankakee Community Health Center
Kankakee · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
14.5 mi
Community Health Partnership of Illinois
Kankakee · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
15 mi
Presence St. Marys Hospital
Kankakee · ★★★★★
ER
15.5 mi
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee · ★★★★★
ER
19.7 mi
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Crown Point · ★★★★★
ER
21.2 mi
Pinnacle Hospital
Crown Point · not rated
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Momence Township itself
✓ Dental careMomence Township is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Momence Township itself

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 Momence 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).

Mind & connection

How Momence Township adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Momence Township runs above Illinois.

1 in 3Momence Township adults feel lonely
34.5% · IL 33.5% · About the same as IL
1 in 4Momence Township adults lack social or emotional support
26.2% · IL 25.4% · About the same as IL
1 in 5Momence Township adults have been diagnosed with depression
21.8% · IL 19.8% · About the same as IL
1 in 6Momence Township adults are in frequent mental distress
17.8% · IL 15.6% · Worse than IL
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Momence Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 6
Momence Township adults worry about having enough food
17.9% · IL 15.9%
About the same as IL
1 in 7
Momence Township adults worry about keeping their housing
13.5% · IL 13.2%
About the same as IL
1 in 12
Momence Township adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
8.6% · IL 7.8%
About the same as IL
1 in 11
Momence Township adults lack reliable transportation
8.9% · IL 8%
About the same as IL

16.9% of Momence Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.

Around town

Momence Township and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Lake Township: 44.2%Yellowhead Township: 39.1%Ganeer Township: 39.9%West Creek Township: 35.4%Lincoln Township: 42.5%Cedar Creek Township: 35.5%Sumava Resorts: no dataMcClellan Township: 42.7%Pembroke Township: 50%Sumner Township: 38.4%Washington Township: 38.4%Aroma Township: 39.8%Bourbonnais Township: 38.1%St. Anne Township: 38.4%Momence Township: 40.3%Momence TownshipLake TownshipYellowhead TownshipGaneer TownshipPresence St. Marys Hospital · Kankakee · 15 mi · 4★ MedicareHRiverside Medical Center · Kankakee · 15.5 mi · 4★ MedicareHKankakee Community Health Center · Kankakee · 13.5 mi+Community Health Partnership of Illinois · Kankakee · 14.5 mi+
Healthier than ILNear ILLess healthyHHospital+Health center
Obesity
#10 of 14 towns on this map, healthiest first
Yellowhead Township39.1%
Ganeer Township39.9%
Momence Township40.3%
Lake Township44.2%
IL34%

Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
Yellowhead TownshipC+39.1%13%15.6%ZIP codes
Ganeer TownshipC39.9%13.6%15.8%ZIP codes

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

34.5%

of Momence Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs17.1%
Thinking or memory15.5%
Hearing8.4%
Errands alone9.6%
Vision6%
Dressing or bathing4.7%
Illinois

Questions about health in Momence Township

Why doesn’t Momence 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 Momence Township.

What hospital is closest to Momence Township?

Presence St. Marys Hospital in Kankakee, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Momence 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 Momence Township.

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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.