Photo: LonelyBeacon · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Alsip is healthier than 84%
Alsip differs from Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alsip. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alsip
Making ends meet is harder in Alsip
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (17.4% vs 13.2%) and utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7.8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Alsip is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Alsip is healthier than 64%. Against the 10,148 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
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 Alsip’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Alsip’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alsip is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #396 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Alsip’s median household income is $66,585; among the 10,148 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Illinois towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Alsip is healthier than 48% of graded towns, against 64% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Alsip adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Alsip adults…
Alsip runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alsip
No hospital or community health center in Alsip 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 Alsip; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Alsip adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Alsip adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Alsip adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Alsip and the towns around it
Alsip’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip | B | 32.9% | 11.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Blue Island | C+ | 36.7% | 13.9% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Oak Lawn | A− | 30.2% | 11.1% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Crestwood | B+ | 30.1% | 11.7% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Chicago | B+ | 32.6% | 12% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Worth Township | B+ | 31.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alsip adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alsip
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alsip is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Alsip’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alsip | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18.6–22.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.5–14 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.8–17.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%29.4–36.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.6–13.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.5–34.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.9–37 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.5–25.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.5–13.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%21.8–27.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.5–20.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%33.2–40.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%11–14.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.7–79.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.9–64 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.2–89 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.9–77 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.3%54.2–62.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%67.8–78.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.9–22.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%32.2–38.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%25.2–30.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%18.7–22.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.4%15.6–19.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.7–11 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%15.7–20 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%26.2–31.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.3–15.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.3–15.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%5–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Alsip
Is Alsip a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alsip is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #396 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alsip?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 36.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alsip?
Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Alsip’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alsip have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–14.2%), 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 Alsip 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 Alsip.
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.