On CDC estimates, Gages Lake is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Gages Lake beats Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gages Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gages Lake
Fewer Gages Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Gages Lake is an active town
Only 18.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Gages Lake
Gages Lake runs below Illinois on stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (5% vs 5.9%). 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 Gages Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Gages Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gages Lake is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #156 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 91% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 70%.
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). Gages Lake’s median household income is $103,318; among the 8,085 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Gages Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Gages Lake adults…
Gages Lake runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gages Lake
No hospital or community health center in Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gages Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Gages Lake adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Gages Lake 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.
Gages Lake and the towns around it
Gages Lake’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gages Lake | A | 33.2% | 10.4% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Gurnee | A | 32.1% | 10.8% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Third Lake | A | 31.3% | 9.9% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Grayslake | A | 31.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Avon Township | A− | 34.2% | 10.8% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | A | 33% | 11.1% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gages Lake adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gages Lake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gages Lake is better than Illinois on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Gages Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gages Lake | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.7–16.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.6–12.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%28.1–38.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%28.4–35.2 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.1–40.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%19.8–25.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.7–6.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.2–12.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15.1–21.1 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.9–19.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%27.5–37.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.8–8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.5–80.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66.3–72.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.3–90.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%70.6–77.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%60.1–69.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.6–82.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.7–22.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.1–34.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.6–26 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%9–12.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.1–11.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.3–10.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.6%19.5–25.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9–11.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.6–12.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 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 Gages Lake
Is Gages Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gages Lake is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #156 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gages Lake?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 38.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gages Lake?
Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Gages Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gages Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8%), 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 Gages Lake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gages Lake.
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.