On CDC estimates, Flossmoor is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Flossmoor beats Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flossmoor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flossmoor
Flossmoor keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.1% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (68.5% vs 63.4%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Flossmoor’s lead shrinks
Flossmoor is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 66% of the 4,184 towns with similar household incomes ($100K–$167K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Few Flossmoor adults smoke
8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Flossmoor is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Flossmoor is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all seven graded neighbors. The closest is Homewood (A−). 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 Flossmoor’s likely range.
What’s behind Flossmoor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Flossmoor is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #131 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 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
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). Flossmoor’s median household income is $133,663; among the 4,184 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$167K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Flossmoor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Flossmoor and the towns around it
Flossmoor has the best Health Grade of the 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flossmoor | A | 31.3% | 11.9% | 8% | CDC place |
| Homewood | A− | 32.5% | 12% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Chicago Heights | C | 38.1% | 15.4% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Country Club Hills | B− | 38.2% | 15.5% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Olympia Fields | B+ | 34.6% | 16.9% | 9% | CDC place |
| Bloom Township | C | 38.3% | 15.2% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Rich Township | B | 35.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hazel Crest | C+ | 39% | 16.2% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Flossmoor adults…
Flossmoor runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Flossmoor
No hospital or community health center in Flossmoor 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 Flossmoor; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Flossmoor adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Flossmoor does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Flossmoor 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.
11.3% of Flossmoor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Flossmoor adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Flossmoor
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Flossmoor is better than Illinois on 17 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Flossmoor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Flossmoor | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.6–14.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%28–34.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%33–38.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.6–37.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22.4–26.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.8–9.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%15.9–20.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%14.1–17.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%33.4–40.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.7–6.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.1%80.9–84.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.7–71.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.4%91.3–93.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.6–81.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%63.1–70.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.8–84.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.5–18.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%29.9–36 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%23.3–28.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.6–15.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.4–13.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%20.9–26 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 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 Flossmoor
Is Flossmoor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Flossmoor is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #131 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Flossmoor?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 34.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Flossmoor?
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights in Olympia Fields, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Flossmoor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Flossmoor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.6%), 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 Flossmoor 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 Flossmoor.
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.