How healthy is Bird?
Bird differs from Illinois on 10 of 40 measures. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (20.4% vs 10.3%) and more adults with COPD (9.9% vs 6.3%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62626, 62649. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bird
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Bird
No hospital or community health center in Bird 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 Bird; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Out of every 100 Bird adults…
Bird runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bird adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Bird adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Bird adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
1 neighbor is on TownTapestry in Bird. 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.
16.8% of Bird adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bird and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bird adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 400 people are less certain, so we show Bird's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Bird
| Measure | Bird | Likely range | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 38.6% | 33.9–43.2% | 33% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% | 33.9–43.4% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37% | 28.8–46% | 34% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7% | 27–34.4% | 24.2% | worse |
| Depression | 23.4% | 19.7–27.5% | 19.8% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 20.4% | 16.9–24.1% | 10.3% | worse |
| Asthma | 10.9% | 9.5–12.3% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.9% | 9–10.9% | 7.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 11.4–15.4% | 11.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 9.9% | 8.4–11.5% | 6.3% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.3% | 7.3–9.3% | 5.9% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.3% | 3.8–4.8% | 3.3% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5% | 13.5–19.7% | 12.1% | worse |
| Binge drink | 16.9% | 13.9–20.5% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 26.3% | 21.2–31.5% | 23% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3% | 27.2–41.9% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.5% | 74.7–82.2% | 77.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 62.5% | 58.5–66.5% | 63.4% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 85.8% | 83.7–87.7% | 87.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 64.7% | 59.1–70% | 60.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 69.3% | 60.2–77.6% | 73.5% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 78.1% | 75.1–80.9% | 75.7% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 8.5% | 6.6–10.6% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 33% | 27.7–38.8% | 33.5% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 24.1% | 20.3–28.4% | 25.4% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 18% | 15.6–20.5% | 15.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 22.1% | 18.7–25.7% | 18.6% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.4% | 13.3–17.6% | 12.2% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 15.9% | 12.9–19.2% | 15.9% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 11.7% | 9.6–13.9% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 7.9% | 6.6–9.3% | 7.8% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 8.5% | 7.2–10% | 8% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 16.8% | 13.5–20.3% | 13.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5% | 29.4–39.5% | 27.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.1% | 14.5–19.8% | 12.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 15.4% | 13.2–17.8% | 12.6% | |
| Hearing | 8.8% | 7.7–10% | 6.2% | |
| Vision | 5.8% | 5–6.7% | 4.8% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.6% | 4–5.3% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 10.1% | 8.7–11.7% | 7.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Bird door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Illinois figure falls inside it, we don’t call Bird better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Bird by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Bird by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bird.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.