Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pembroke Township is healthier than 56%
Pembroke Township differs from Illinois on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60958. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pembroke Township
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Pembroke Township
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23%), about twice the Illinois rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Pembroke Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pembroke Township
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 27.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
More Pembroke Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.3%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Pembroke Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pembroke Township is healthier than 6%. Against the 816 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 56%. 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 Pembroke Township’s likely range; Pembroke Township’s figures come from ZIP code 60958, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Pembroke Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pembroke Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 30% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Pembroke Township’s median household income is $32,153; among the 816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Pembroke Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.8% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Pembroke Township adults…
Pembroke Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pembroke Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near Pembroke Township
No hospital or community health center in Pembroke 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 Pembroke 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).
How Pembroke Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pembroke Township runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Pembroke 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.3% of Pembroke Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Pembroke Township and the towns around it
Pembroke Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Township | D | 50% | 23% | 18% | ZIP 60958 |
| St. Anne Township | B− | 38.4% | 13.3% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Beaverville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ganeer Township | C | 39.9% | 13.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
Beaverville 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 Pembroke Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pembroke Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pembroke Township is better than Illinois on 4 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Pembroke Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pembroke Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.3%28.4–36.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–19.8 | 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 | 50%41.7–58.7 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23%20.2–26 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52%47.5–56.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%36–45.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.5%28.8–36.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11–14.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.7%6–7.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.7%23.1–32.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.3–21.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.3%29.8–41.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.5–14.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.2%40.6–55.7 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%10.7–15.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%79.7–85.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%47.3–55.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.7–89.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.8–84.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%55.5–67.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%65.3–81.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%14.4–20.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.8%33.2–44.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.8%30.1–39.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.8%29.4–38.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.6%22.3–29 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18%15.6–20.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.9%13.9–18.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.3%30.8–40.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%35.6–46 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.9%21.8–28.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.1%9–11.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13%11.4–14.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 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 Pembroke Township
Is Pembroke Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pembroke Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pembroke Township?
CDC estimates 50% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.7% and 58.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pembroke Township?
Presence St. Marys Hospital in Kankakee, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Pembroke Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pembroke Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–15.5%), 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 Pembroke Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pembroke 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. 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.