Photo: B45p32b · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, South Beloit is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
South Beloit trails Illinois on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Beloit. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Beloit
Depression is more common in South Beloit
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.1%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in South Beloit
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), 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 South Beloit’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind South Beloit’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Beloit is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #523 of 767 in Illinois. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 63% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). South Beloit’s median household income is $78,616; among the 10,824 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How South Beloit adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Beloit runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 South Beloit adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 South Beloit adults…
South Beloit runs above IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Beloit
No hospital or community health center in South Beloit 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 South Beloit; ≈ 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 South Beloit adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of South Beloit adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Beloit and the towns around it
South Beloit’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beloit | B− | 40.6% | 11.2% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Roscoe | A− | 37.6% | 9.6% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Rockton | B+ | 37.7% | 10.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Beloit adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Beloit
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Beloit is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside South Beloit’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Beloit | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.7–22.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12–15.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%33.5–48.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%29.8–37.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.4–39.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.1–29.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.2–15.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%12.9–18.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.8–28.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19%15.7–22.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%30.6–44.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.1–80.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%53.8–62 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.3–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.1–77.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%54.4–65.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%61.1–78.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.5–28.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.6–40 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.2–30.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.6%13.1–18.5 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11–15.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12.3–17.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.1–35.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.4–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 South Beloit
Is South Beloit a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Beloit is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #523 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Beloit?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 48.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Beloit?
Beloit Health System in Beloit, 4.4 miles in a straight line from South Beloit’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Beloit have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–10.7%), 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 South Beloit more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Beloit.
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.