On CDC estimates, Benton Township is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Benton Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60099, 60096, 60087, 60083. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benton Township
Making ends meet is harder in Benton Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (17.2% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 18.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Benton Township has no health insurance
13.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Diabetes runs high in Benton Township
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.6%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
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 Benton Township’s likely range; Benton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60099, 60096, 60087, 60083, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Benton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Benton Township is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #542 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 57% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Benton Township’s median household income is $82,995; among the 10,530 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Benton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Benton Township adults…
Benton Township runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Benton Township
No hospital or community health center in Benton Township 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 Benton 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Benton Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Benton 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.
Benton Township and the towns around it
Benton Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township | C+ | 38.7% | 13.6% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Zion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Zion | C | 41.1% | 14.3% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Beach Park | B− | 37.6% | 13.5% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Winthrop Harbor | B | 36.4% | 12.7% | 14% | CDC place |
| Wadsworth | A | 32.6% | 11.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Newport Township | B+ | 35.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Waukegan Township | — | — | — | — |
Zion Township: the same community as Zion, graded once. Waukegan Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Benton Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Benton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Benton Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Benton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Benton Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%19.1–24.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%33.2–44.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.3–39.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.3–40.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.2–26.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.6–17 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.9–29.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.5–17.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.2–41.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.9–79.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.9–63.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.4–77.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%55.8–65.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65.9–79.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.4–22.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%29.2–37.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.8–30.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%18.2–23.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.9–11.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.9–11.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%16–20.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.8–33.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.8–16.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.8–16.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–9.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 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 Benton Township
Is Benton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Benton Township is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #542 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Benton Township?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 44.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Benton Township?
Midwestern Region Med Center in Zion, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Benton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Benton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–15.3%), 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 Benton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benton 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.