Belleville, Illinois
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Hospital
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Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois serves as a critical healthcare facility for the surrounding region. Located in Illinois, this hospital draws visitors and residents from a wide catchment area that spans multiple incorporated communities. Understanding the population base within a 30-minute drive helps illustrate the regional significance of this location and the communities it connects.
Population catchment
Within a 30-minute drive of Memorial Hospital, approximately 303,935 people reside across 20 incorporated places. The largest nearby community, Belleville, contributes 42,404 residents to this total, making up about 14% of the area's population. The next largest communities are O'Fallon (32,289) and Granite City (27,549), which together contribute an additional 59,838 residents to the catchment. The population distribution across these communities provides insight into the density and structure of the region.
Regional dependence
Many of the communities near Memorial Hospital are relatively small, with 7 out of 20 falling below 10,000 residents. These smaller towns depend on proximity to Belleville and regional destinations like Memorial Hospital for everyday needs ranging from retail to medical care. This interdependence between small communities and larger centers is a defining feature of the area's geography.
Geographic interpretation
The demographic profile of the Memorial Hospital catchment area reveals a urban landscape. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. Population concentration around Belleville points to a concentrated regional structure where access to amenities tends to correlate with proximity to the largest communities. With a median population of 12,420 across the nearby communities, the typical incorporated place is considerably smaller than the area's largest city. This geographic context is essential for understanding the practical reach of Memorial Hospital.
Identifiers: city · village
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleville (city), IL | 42,404 |
| 2 | O'Fallon (city), IL | 32,289 |
| 3 | Granite City (city), IL | 27,549 |
| 4 | Edwardsville (city), IL | 26,808 |
| 5 | Collinsville (city), IL | 24,366 |
| 6 | East St. Louis (city), IL | 18,469 |
| 7 | Fairview Heights (city), IL | 16,706 |
| 8 | Swansea (village), IL | 14,386 |
| 9 | Shiloh (village), IL | 14,098 |
| 10 | Glen Carbon (village), IL | 13,842 |
| 11 | Columbia (city), IL | 10,999 |
| 12 | Troy (city), IL | 10,960 |
| 13 | Wood River (city), IL | 10,464 |
| 14 | Mascoutah (city), IL | 8,754 |
| 15 | Maryville (village), IL | 8,221 |
| 16 | Pontoon Beach (village), IL | 5,876 |
| 17 | Lebanon (city), IL | 4,691 |
| 18 | Freeburg (village), IL | 4,582 |
| 19 | Caseyville (village), IL | 4,400 |
| 20 | Millstadt (village), IL | 4,071 |
Target
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Located in the Illinois community of Belleville, Target is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Target plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Target encompasses a combined population of approximately 303,935 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Belleville leads as the most populous nearby community with 42,404 residents, representing roughly 14% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are O'Fallon with 32,289 residents and Granite City with 27,549, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Target. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Target reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Illinois. Of the 20 nearby communities, 7 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Belleville and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Target as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Target can be characterized as urban. Multiple communities exceed 10,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. The presence of Belleville as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 12,420, indicating that most communities are considerably smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Target within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · village
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleville (city), IL | 42,404 |
| 2 | O'Fallon (city), IL | 32,289 |
| 3 | Granite City (city), IL | 27,549 |
| 4 | Edwardsville (city), IL | 26,808 |
| 5 | Collinsville (city), IL | 24,366 |
| 6 | East St. Louis (city), IL | 18,469 |
| 7 | Fairview Heights (city), IL | 16,706 |
| 8 | Swansea (village), IL | 14,386 |
| 9 | Shiloh (village), IL | 14,098 |
| 10 | Glen Carbon (village), IL | 13,842 |
| 11 | Columbia (city), IL | 10,999 |
| 12 | Troy (city), IL | 10,960 |
| 13 | Wood River (city), IL | 10,464 |
| 14 | Mascoutah (city), IL | 8,754 |
| 15 | Maryville (village), IL | 8,221 |
| 16 | Pontoon Beach (village), IL | 5,876 |
| 17 | Lebanon (city), IL | 4,691 |
| 18 | Freeburg (village), IL | 4,582 |
| 19 | Caseyville (village), IL | 4,400 |
| 20 | Millstadt (village), IL | 4,071 |