On CDC estimates, Glendale Heights is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Glendale Heights differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glendale Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale Heights
What’s behind Glendale Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale Heights is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #304 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 86% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, 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). Glendale Heights’ median household income is $86,545; among the 10,281 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Glendale Heights adults…
Glendale Heights runs below IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Glendale Heights residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Glendale Heights
1 hospital in Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights; ≈ 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Glendale Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glendale Heights runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Glendale Heights 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.
14.8% of Glendale Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Glendale Heights and the towns around it
Glendale Heights’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights | B+ | 30.9% | 11.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Bloomingdale | A− | 29.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Carol Stream | A | 29.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Addison | B | 33.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glendale Heights adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glendale Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glendale Heights is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Glendale Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glendale Heights | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.6–21.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.2–13 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%26.4–35.8 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.5–32.9 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.2–38.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.1%16.9–21.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–10 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.1–13.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.4–14 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21.8–29.1 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.6–17.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%34.3–44.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.4–79.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%56.9–64.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.2–86.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.5–76.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.5%51.6–61.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%66–80.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.2–19.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.3%32.1–40.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.1%25.6–32.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%16.8–21.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.9–16.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.9–10 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%22.2–28.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.3–14.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Glendale Heights
Is Glendale Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale Heights is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #304 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glendale Heights?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 35.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glendale Heights?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks in Glendale Heights, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Glendale Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glendale Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–14.4%), 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 Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights.
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.