Photo: User:BillboardMister · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Illinois, Addison is healthier than 47% of graded towns
Addison differs from Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Addison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Addison
Every town around Addison scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Addison’s B, from Glendale Heights (B+) to Elmhurst (A+). Around town ↓
Many Addison adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 6 working-age adults has no health insurance (16.4%, vs 9.9% across Illinois). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 20.8%, is about level with the state’s 18.6%. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Addison
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (16.1% vs 13.2%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
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 Addison’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Addison’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Addison is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #405 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Addison’s median household income is $90,431; among the 9,896 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Addison and the towns around it
Addison’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | B | 33.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Lombard | A | 29.6% | 9.6% | 10% | CDC place |
| Bloomingdale | A− | 29.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Villa Park | A | 31.2% | 9.4% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Wood Dale | B+ | 32.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Elmhurst | A+ | 27.9% | 8.5% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Glendale Heights | B+ | 30.9% | 11.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Addison 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.
15.6% of Addison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Addison adults…
Addison runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Addison
3 community health centers in Addison, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Addison; ≈ 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.
7.1 miles of trails across 29 parks and preserves
How Addison adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
4 in 10 Addison 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Addison adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Addison
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Addison is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Addison’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Addison | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%18.4–23.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%28.5–38.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31%27.9–34.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32–39.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.2–24.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.7–14.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11–14.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.9–30.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.3–18.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%32.9–43 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.3–79 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.6–65.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.4–87.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.5–77.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%54.5–64.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%65.4–79.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%15–20.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%31.8–40.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%24.7–31.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.1%17.7–22.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.4–10.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25–32 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–6.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 Addison
Is Addison a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Addison is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #405 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Addison?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 38.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Addison?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks in Glendale Heights, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Addison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Addison have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.2–18.7%), 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 Addison 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 Addison.
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.