Photo: Mpen320 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Geneva Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Geneva Township differs from Illinois on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60134, 60510, 60185. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geneva Township
Geneva Township has a five-star hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Geneva Township is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 28 miles of trails across 46 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Geneva Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.3% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Geneva Township
Geneva Township runs below Illinois on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.7% vs 6.3%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (9.1% vs 11.7%). 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 Geneva Township’s likely range; Geneva Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60134, 60510, 60185, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Geneva Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #62 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 95% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 78%.
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). Geneva Township’s median household income is $141,890; among the 3,408 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Geneva Township
1 hospital in Geneva Township, 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 Geneva Township; ≈ 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.
28 miles of trails across 46 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Geneva Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Geneva Township adults…
Geneva Township runs below IL on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Geneva Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Geneva Township does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Geneva Township 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.
6.3% of Geneva Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Geneva Township and the towns around it
Geneva Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Township | A | 31.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| St. Charles Township | A | 31.9% | 9.6% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| St. Charles | A | 32% | 9.5% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Geneva | A+ | 31.4% | 9.1% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Batavia Township | A | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Blackberry Township | A | 32.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| West Chicago | B+ | 33.6% | 11.4% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Batavia | A | 32.3% | 9.4% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Geneva Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Geneva Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Geneva Township is better than Illinois on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Geneva Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Geneva Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.9–14.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%26.4–37.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.8%25.5–32.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%30.9–38.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.3–27.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.9–9.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%7.2–10.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.4%13.7–19.6 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%16.4–22.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%27.3–38.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.8–81.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.3–76.5 | 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) | 75.7%72.3–79.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.6–70.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.7–83.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.6–22.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25–33.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.3–23.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%4–5.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.1%18.2–24.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 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 Geneva Township
Is Geneva Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A for health, #62 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Geneva Township?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 37.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Geneva Township?
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Geneva Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Geneva Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.5%), 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 Geneva Township 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 Geneva Township.
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.