Photo: YourJudge · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Buffalo Grove is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Buffalo Grove differs from Illinois on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 26 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buffalo Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.8% vs 33.5%), frequent mental distress (11.7% vs 15.6%), lack of emotional support (21.8% vs 25.4%) and depression (17% vs 19.8%) all run below Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Buffalo Grove is an active town
Only 15.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Buffalo Grove keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.6% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 87.4%). 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 Buffalo Grove’s likely range.
What’s behind Buffalo Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buffalo Grove is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #26 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 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 86%.
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). Buffalo Grove’s median household income is $129,395; among the 4,620 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
How Buffalo Grove adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Buffalo Grove does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Buffalo Grove 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 39 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Buffalo Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Buffalo Grove adults…
Buffalo Grove runs below IL on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Buffalo Grove
No hospital or community health center in Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Buffalo Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Buffalo Grove and the towns around it
Buffalo Grove has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove | A+ | 26.3% | 9.5% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Wheeling | A− | 27.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Long Grove | A+ | 28% | 10.5% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Lincolnshire | A+ | 26.3% | 10.6% | 6.1% | CDC place |
| Arlington Heights | A+ | 25.2% | 9% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Vernon Hills | A+ | 28% | 9.6% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Riverwoods | A+ | 29% | 11% | 6.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buffalo Grove adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Buffalo Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Buffalo Grove is better than Illinois on 26 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Buffalo Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Buffalo Grove | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.1%8.2–10 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%22.9–29.7 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.7%27.1–32.2 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.5–40.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.7–23.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.8–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.3–2.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.7–6.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%14–17.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%26.6–33.9 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%76.4–81.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.6%71.1–76.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90.2–92.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73.1–78.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%60.9–67.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%71.6–81.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%15.1–19.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 28.8%25.8–31.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19.5–24.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%6.9–8.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%6–7.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.2%17.2–21.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.3–5.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.3 | 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 Buffalo Grove
Is Buffalo Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buffalo Grove is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #26 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Buffalo Grove?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.9% and 29.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Buffalo Grove?
Northwest Community Hospital 1 in Arlington Heights, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Buffalo Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Buffalo Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–5.6%), 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 Buffalo Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buffalo Grove.
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.