Photo: AlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Glenwood is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Glenwood differs from Illinois on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenwood
Making ends meet is harder in Glenwood
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.5%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (13.9% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (21.6% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 24.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Glenwood
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.4%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40.3%, vs 33% across Illinois. In all, Glenwood runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Glenwood
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Glenwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Glenwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenwood is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #503 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Glenwood’s median household income is $77,391; among the 10,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Glenwood compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); checkup in the past year, 82.6% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.9% (U.S. 87.1%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.8% of Glenwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Glenwood adults…
Glenwood runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glenwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Glenwood
No hospital or community health center in Glenwood 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 Glenwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
3.9 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Glenwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glenwood runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Glenwood 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.
Glenwood and the towns around it
Glenwood’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | B− | 38% | 15.4% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Chicago Heights | C | 38.1% | 15.4% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Lynwood | C | 38.7% | 16.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Homewood | A− | 32.5% | 12% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Thornton | A− | 31% | 11.4% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glenwood adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glenwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glenwood is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Glenwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glenwood | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%20–25 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%34.2–41.7 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.7–17.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%37.5–43 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%32–37.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%24–28.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.3–17.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.6–14.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%22.9–29.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%39.1–46.5 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%80.3–84.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.8–60 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.5–91.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.5–81 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%58.6–66.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%72.5–82.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%33.3–39.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%27.6–34.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.5%22.2–28.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.6%18.8–24.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.9%12.1–15.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.8%21.2–28.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%27.3–33.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.6–18.4 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.6–14.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Glenwood
Is Glenwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenwood is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #503 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glenwood?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 41.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glenwood?
Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Glenwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glenwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.8%), 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 Glenwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glenwood.
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.