Photo: Dennisyerger84 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Elmhurst is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Elmhurst differs from Illinois on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elmhurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmhurst
Elmhurst is an active town
Only 15.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Elmhurst keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.8% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Elmhurst
Elmhurst runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 6.3%), diabetes (8.5% vs 11.7%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%). 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 Elmhurst’s likely range.
What’s behind Elmhurst’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elmhurst is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #23 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 obesity, still better than 90%.
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). Elmhurst’s median household income is $149,644; among the 2,766 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$187K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
7 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Elmhurst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Elmhurst adults…
Elmhurst runs below IL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elmhurst
1 hospital in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst; ≈ 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).
How Elmhurst adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elmhurst does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Elmhurst 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.
5.6% of Elmhurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Elmhurst and the towns around it
Elmhurst has the best Health Grade of the 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst | A+ | 27.9% | 8.5% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Villa Park | A | 31.2% | 9.4% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Addison | B | 33.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Oakbrook Terrace | A | 29.6% | 10.6% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Proviso Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| York Township | A | 28.5% | 10.5% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Berkeley | B | 34.1% | 13.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Oak Brook | A | 25% | 13.7% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elmhurst adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elmhurst
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elmhurst is better than Illinois on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Elmhurst’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elmhurst | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%23.6–32.6 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.2%26.1–32.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.8–39 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.4%19.9–25 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.4–8.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.6%13–18.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.5–20 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%28.2–37.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.2–5.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.8%71.9–77.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.7–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62.6–71.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.9–83 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.6–20.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27–34.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.9–23.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.3%6.3–8.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%3.9–5 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.4%17.6–23.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8–10.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%8–10.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 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 Elmhurst
Is Elmhurst a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elmhurst is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #23 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elmhurst?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 32.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elmhurst?
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Elmhurst’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elmhurst have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–5.8%), 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst.
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.