Photo: AlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Algonquin is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Algonquin beats Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Algonquin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Algonquin
Against towns with similar incomes, Algonquin’s lead shrinks
Algonquin is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 63% of the 4,098 towns with similar household incomes ($101K–$168K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Algonquin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Algonquin
Algonquin runs below Illinois on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%), diabetes (9.8% vs 11.7%) and COPD (5.3% vs 6.3%). Conditions ↓
Algonquin is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% 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 Algonquin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Algonquin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Algonquin is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #137 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 79%.
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). Algonquin’s median household income is $134,525; among the 4,098 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($101K–$168K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Algonquin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Algonquin adults…
Algonquin runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
Care in and near Algonquin
No hospital or community health center in Algonquin 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 Algonquin; ≈ 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 Algonquin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Algonquin adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Algonquin adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Algonquin and the towns around it
Algonquin’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin | A | 31.3% | 9.8% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Lake in the Hills | A | 31.9% | 9.1% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Cary | A | 31.1% | 9.2% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Barrington Hills | A | 27.3% | 10.4% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Carpentersville | B− | 37.6% | 11.3% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Rutland Township | A | 32.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Grafton Township | A− | 31.2% | 11.6% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Dundee Township | A− | 34% | 10.7% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Algonquin adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Algonquin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Algonquin is better than Illinois on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Algonquin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Algonquin | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.9–16.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.3–36.4 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%28–34.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.4–38.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%22.1–27.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%9.2–12.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19%16.3–21.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%27.1–36.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.2–80.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.5–71.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.3–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.6–77.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%59.1–67.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.4–80.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.3–23.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28–35.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20–25.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.4–11.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.6–9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%20.9–26.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.8–12.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%5–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Algonquin
Is Algonquin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Algonquin is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #137 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Algonquin?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 36.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Algonquin?
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La in Crystal Lake, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Algonquin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Algonquin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.5%), 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 Algonquin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Algonquin.
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.