Photo: Teemu08 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cicero is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Cicero differs from Illinois on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cicero. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cicero
3 in 10 working-age adults in Cicero have no health insurance
29.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cicero
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.9%), about twice the Illinois rate. Housing insecurity (28% vs 13.2%) and no reliable transportation (14.8% vs 8%) are higher too. 26.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around Cicero scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Cicero’s C+, from Stickney Township (B) to Stickney (B+). Around town ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Cicero
Cicero runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.9% vs 7.6%), arthritis (17.4% vs 24.2%) and COPD (5% vs 6.3%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). 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 Cicero’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Cicero’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cicero is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #586 of 767 in Illinois. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 69% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Cicero’s median household income is $70,842; among the 10,590 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cicero compares well: high blood pressure, 27.2% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.6% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 17.4% (U.S. 25.3%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cicero 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.
26.1% of Cicero adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Cicero and the towns around it
Cicero’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero | C+ | 35.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Chicago | B+ | 32.6% | 12% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Stickney Township | B | 31.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Stickney | B+ | 32.4% | 11.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Berwyn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Berwyn | B+ | 32.8% | 11.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Berwyn Township: the same community as Berwyn, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Cicero adults…
Cicero runs below IL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Cicero residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Cicero
2 community health centers in Cicero, 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 Cicero; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
How Cicero adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cicero runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Cicero 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cicero adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cicero
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cicero is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Cicero’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cicero | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.6%26.1–31 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.2–15.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31.9–39 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%12.1–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 27.2%24.9–29.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%30.1–35.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.4%15.7–18.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%8–9.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.5–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.2%12.6–18 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%30.3–36.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 19%16.9–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%34.6–42 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 29.7%26.7–32.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%68.8–74.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.5%46.2–52.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.7%80.8–84.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.4%65.4–71.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 46.1%42.2–50 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%64.6–76.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.9%15.8–19.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.8%34.6–41 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.5%28.4–34.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.9%32.1–37.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28%25.3–30.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.7%12.1–15.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.8%13.3–16.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.1%23.4–29.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%30.3–36.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.3–16.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.5–19 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.6%7.9–9.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 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 Cicero
Is Cicero a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cicero is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #586 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cicero?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 39%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cicero?
Macneal Hospital in Berwyn, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Cicero’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cicero have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 26.7–32.8%), 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 Cicero 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 Cicero.
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.