On CDC estimates, Genoa is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Genoa trails Illinois on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Genoa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genoa
Mental distress runs high in Genoa
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19%), vs 15.6% across Illinois. Depression is above the state too: 23.8%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Genoa
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Genoa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Genoa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genoa is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #535 of 767 in Illinois. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 63% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Genoa’s median household income is $82,128; among the 10,605 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Genoa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Genoa runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Genoa adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Genoa adults…
Genoa runs above IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Genoa
No hospital or community health center in Genoa 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 Genoa; ≈ 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 Genoa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Genoa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Genoa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa | C+ | 37.9% | 11.2% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Kingston Township | B | 36.5% | 11.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Genoa Township | — | — | — | — |
Genoa Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genoa adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Genoa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Genoa is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Genoa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Genoa | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17–23.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.9–16 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.4–21.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%29.9–46.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–13.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%27.8–36.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.2–39.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.2–28 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.2–7.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.3–14.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13–19.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%20.1–30.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%16.9–24.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%28.2–42.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.9–13.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.4–78.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%57.7–65.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%81.7–86.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%68.6–75.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56%49.8–61.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%63–79.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.1–28.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.9–39.5 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.4–30.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%13.6–20.1 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%11.8–16.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%12.1–18.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%25.7–36.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11–15.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.2–18 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.3–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 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 Genoa
Is Genoa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genoa is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #535 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Genoa?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 46.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Genoa?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Genoa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Genoa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–13.7%), 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 Genoa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genoa.
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.