Photo: Kman2005 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Gurnee is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Gurnee beats Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gurnee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gurnee
Fewer Gurnee adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Gurnee is an active town
Only 18.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 15 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Gurnee
Grades next door run from Grandwood Park (A+) to Waukegan (C). Gurnee is an A. Around town ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Gurnee
Gurnee runs below Illinois on COPD (4.9% vs 6.3%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 5.9%). 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 Gurnee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Gurnee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gurnee is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #120 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 94% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 70%.
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). Gurnee’s median household income is $119,628; among the 5,787 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Gurnee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Gurnee and the towns around it
Gurnee’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnee | A | 32.1% | 10.8% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Waukegan | C | 40.2% | 14.4% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Gages Lake | A | 33.2% | 10.4% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Grandwood Park | A+ | 30.3% | 9.1% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Park City | B+ | 36.8% | 11.6% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Waukegan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Warren Township | A | 33% | 11.1% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wadsworth | A | 32.6% | 11.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Waukegan Township: the same community as Waukegan, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Gurnee adults…
Gurnee runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gurnee
No hospital or community health center in Gurnee 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 Gurnee; ≈ 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 Gurnee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Gurnee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gurnee does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Gurnee 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gurnee adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gurnee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gurnee is better than Illinois on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Gurnee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gurnee | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%12.5–16.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%27–36.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.5–35.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.2–40.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22%19.3–24.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.9–9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15.2–20.9 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%27.3–37.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.6–81 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%65.9–72.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.1–90.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%71.8–78.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.3–68.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69–82.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.4–21 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.2–34.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%20–26.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22%19–24.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%9.1–11.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Gurnee
Is Gurnee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gurnee is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #120 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gurnee?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 36.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gurnee?
Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Gurnee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gurnee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.3%), 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee.
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.