On CDC estimates, Cherry Valley is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Cherry Valley differs from Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cherry Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherry Valley
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Cherry Valley
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.4%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Cherry Valley runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Cherry Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.5% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (67.1% vs 63.4%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Cherry Valley, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cherry Valley is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Cherry Valley Township (C+). Around town ↓
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 Cherry Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Cherry Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cherry Valley is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #374 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Cherry Valley’s median household income is $74,655; among the 10,861 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Cherry Valley adults…
Cherry Valley runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cherry Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Cherry Valley and the towns around it
Cherry Valley has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley | B+ | 36.5% | 13% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Rockford | D | 44.7% | 15.4% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Belvidere | C− | 39.6% | 13.4% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Rockford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cherry Valley Township | C+ | 39.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Rockford Township: the same community as Rockford, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Cherry Valley
No hospital or community health center in Cherry Valley 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 Cherry Valley; ≈ 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.
17 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Cherry Valley adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Cherry Valley 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Cherry Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cherry Valley adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cherry Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cherry Valley is better than Illinois on 10 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Cherry Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cherry Valley | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%30.3–42.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.4–43.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.6–45.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.2–35.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.4–12.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.6–11.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10–13.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19–26.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%27.5–39.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.6–8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.6–84.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.7–70.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%89–91.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%79.1–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.2–74.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.4–80.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.1–24.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.4–36.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.4–26.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.8–12 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.5–34.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.9–16.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10–12.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Cherry Valley
Is Cherry Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cherry Valley is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #374 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cherry Valley?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 42.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cherry Valley?
Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Cherry Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cherry Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8%), 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 Cherry Valley 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 Cherry Valley.
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.