Photo: Sea Cow · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Aurora Township as a whole is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Aurora Township differs from Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60506, 60505, 60542, 60538. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aurora Township
Every town around Aurora Township scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Aurora Township’s B, from Sugar Grove Township (A−) to Naperville Township (A+). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Aurora Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (17.5% vs 13.2%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Aurora Township has no health insurance
16.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Aurora Township has a top-rated hospital
Copley Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Aurora Township’s likely range; Aurora Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60506, 60505, 60542, 60538, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Aurora Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aurora Township is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #456 of 767 in Illinois. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 73% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Aurora Township’s median household income is $76,459; among the 10,812 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
At 127,446 residents, Aurora Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Aurora Township and the towns around it
Aurora Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Township | B | 37.4% | 12% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Grove Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.6% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Batavia Township | A | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Oswego Township | A− | 38.5% | 9% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Naperville Township | A+ | 28.7% | 8.8% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| North Aurora | A | 33.6% | 10.4% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.6% of Aurora Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aurora Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Aurora Township
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Aurora Township, 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 Aurora Township; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Aurora Township adults…
Aurora Township runs below IL on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 93 parks and preserves
How Aurora Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Aurora Township 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 Aurora Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aurora Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aurora Township is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Aurora Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aurora Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.9–23.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–18.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%32–43.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.5–13.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.3–32.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.2–36.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%18.7–23.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.4–6.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%5–6.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11–16.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.6–14 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%23–30.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.1–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%32.6–43.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%14.5–18.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.1–78.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%55.8–62.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.8–86.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.1–75.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.7%51–60.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%65.4–79.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%15.9–21.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.2–39 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.8–30.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.9%18.6–23.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.5–19.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%9–11.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.7–31.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11–14.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.6–6.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.2–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 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 Aurora Township
Is Aurora Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aurora Township is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #456 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aurora Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 43.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aurora Township?
Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Aurora Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aurora Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.5–18.5%), 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 Aurora Township 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 Aurora Township.
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.