Where Berwyn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Berwyn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60402. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berwyn Township
Making ends meet is harder in Berwyn Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.4%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (19.8% vs 13.2%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Berwyn Township has no health insurance
18.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Berwyn Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (74.8% vs 77.8%), dentist visits (58.1% vs 63.4%) and colon screening (53% vs 60.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Berwyn Township’s likely range; Berwyn Township’s figures come from ZIP code 60402, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Berwyn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Berwyn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Berwyn Township adults…
Berwyn Township runs below IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Berwyn Township
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Berwyn 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 Berwyn 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Berwyn Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Berwyn 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.
Berwyn Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn | B+ | 32.8% | 11.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Cicero | C+ | 35.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Proviso Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| North Riverside | B+ | 31% | 11.8% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Riverside Township | A | 28.5% | 9.9% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berwyn Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Berwyn Township
Why doesn’t Berwyn Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Berwyn Township.
What hospital is closest to Berwyn Township?
Macneal Hospital in Berwyn, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Berwyn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Berwyn Township?
130 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alivio's Walk in Wellness Center at Berwyn in Berwyn, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Berwyn 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. 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.