Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Momence is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Momence trails Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Momence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Momence
Dental care lags in Momence
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Momence
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Momence runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Momence
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Momence is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Momence is healthier than 29%. Against the 8,472 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Momence’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Momence is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #648 of 767 in Illinois. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 43% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Momence’s median household income is $58,365; among the 8,472 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Momence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Momence adults…
Momence 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.
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Care in and near Momence
No hospital or community health center in Momence 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 Momence; ≈ 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).
How Momence adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Momence runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Momence 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.
17.3% of Momence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Momence and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momence | C | 39.9% | 13.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Momence adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Momence
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Momence is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Momence’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Momence | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%19.8–26.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–17.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%32.2–48.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.5–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33–41.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.1–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%24.1–30.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%16.9–25 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13–18.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22.4–32 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.3–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%33.2–47.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.1–14.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%72.9–80.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%52.4–60.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.5–86.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.4–79.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%53.6–65 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%60.2–77.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.2–25.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30–40.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%22.7–30.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%15.9–21.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.6%12.5–16.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%14.6–20.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.6–38.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.8–18 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–5 | 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 Momence
Is Momence a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Momence is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #648 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Momence?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 48.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Momence?
Presence St. Marys Hospital in Kankakee, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Momence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Momence have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–14.3%), 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 Momence 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 Momence.
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.