Where Golf residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golf, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golf. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golf
Golf is an active town
Only 13.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Golf
Golf runs below Illinois on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 6.3%), diabetes (8.3% vs 11.7%) and obesity (24.7% vs 34%). Conditions ↓
Few Golf adults smoke
6.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Golf’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Golf adults…
Golf runs below IL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Golf
No hospital or community health center in Golf 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 Golf; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golf adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Golf adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Golf does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Golf 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.
4.6% of Golf adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Golf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview | A+ | 23.7% | 10.1% | 7.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Golf adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golf
Why doesn’t Golf have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golf.
What hospital is closest to Golf?
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Golf’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Golf?
43 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ahs Family Health Center Skokie in Skokie, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golf.
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. 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.