Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Hazel Crest is healthier than 85%
East Hazel Crest differs from Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Hazel Crest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Hazel Crest
Making ends meet is harder in East Hazel Crest
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (19.9% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in East Hazel Crest
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.4%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. In all, East Hazel Crest runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around East Hazel Crest
Grades next door run from Homewood (A−) to Harvey (D). East Hazel Crest is a B−. Around town ↓
East Hazel Crest sleeps less
40.1% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 35.4% across Illinois. Habits ↓
East Hazel Crest is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Hazel Crest is healthier than 53%. Against the 7,402 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
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 East Hazel Crest’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind East Hazel Crest’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Hazel Crest is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 74% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). East Hazel Crest’s median household income is $54,950; among the 7,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of East Hazel Crest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 East Hazel Crest adults…
East Hazel Crest runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
East Hazel Crest and the towns around it
East Hazel Crest’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hazel Crest | B− | 36.4% | 14.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Homewood | A− | 32.5% | 12% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| South Holland | C+ | 38% | 16.3% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Harvey | D | 41.8% | 18.9% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Hazel Crest | C+ | 39% | 16.2% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near East Hazel Crest
No hospital or community health center in East Hazel Crest 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 East Hazel Crest; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Hazel Crest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How East Hazel Crest adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Hazel Crest runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 East Hazel Crest 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 East Hazel Crest adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Hazel Crest
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Hazel Crest is better than Illinois on 4 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside East Hazel Crest’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Hazel Crest | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.3–24.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32.6–39.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%34.7–40.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%32.2–37.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%23.3–27.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.3–17.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.2–14.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%22.1–28.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.6–17.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%36.4–43.9 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.2–11.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.9–83.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.6–61.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.9–90.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%75–79.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%56.7–64.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%68.8–79.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%16.3–20.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%32.2–38.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.8–32.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.6%20.4–27 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.9%17.2–22.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%10.8–14.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%9.8–13 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.4%18.8–26.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.8–33.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.5–15 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 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 East Hazel Crest
Is East Hazel Crest a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Hazel Crest is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Hazel Crest?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 39.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Hazel Crest?
Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, 2.2 miles in a straight line from East Hazel Crest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Hazel Crest have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.9%), 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 East Hazel Crest 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 East Hazel Crest.
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.