Photo: AlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0Within Illinois, Burbank is healthier than 42% of graded towns
Burbank differs from Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burbank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burbank
Burbank is behind on routine checkups
It trails Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (74.9% vs 77.8%), dentist visits (58.4% vs 63.4%), cholesterol checks (85.7% vs 87.4%) and colon screening (55.2% vs 60.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Burbank
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.5%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (17% vs 13.2%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Burbank has no health insurance
16.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Burbank’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Burbank’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burbank is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #449 of 767 in Illinois. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Burbank’s median household income is $80,116; among the 10,750 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burbank adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Burbank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Burbank adults…
Burbank runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Burbank
No hospital or community health center in Burbank 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 Burbank; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Burbank adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Burbank 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.
Burbank and the towns around it
Burbank’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | B | 31.2% | 11.6% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Bridgeview | B+ | 30.6% | 11% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Bedford Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Stickney Township | B | 31.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Chicago | B+ | 32.6% | 12% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Oak Lawn | A− | 30.2% | 11.1% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Bedford Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burbank adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burbank
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burbank is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Burbank’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burbank | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%20.3–24.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.3–15 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%15–18.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%27.9–34.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%27.4–32.2 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.7–37.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.8–24.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–10.9 | 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 | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%12.1–17.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%12–15.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%23.6–29.2 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%17.2–21.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%31.8–38.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.5%14.7–18.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%72.2–77.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%55.2–61.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%84.1–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70.4–75.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.2%51.1–59 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%64.3–76.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%18.3–22.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%32.5–38.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%25.1–30.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%19.3–23.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%15.1–18.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.7–19.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%27.9–33.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.6–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.5–16.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.9–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%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 Burbank
Is Burbank a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burbank is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #449 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burbank?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 34.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burbank?
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center in Oak Lawn, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Burbank’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burbank have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–18.6%), 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 Burbank 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 Burbank.
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.