On CDC estimates, Harlem Township is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Harlem Township differs from Illinois on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61115, 61111, 61011, 61073. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harlem Township
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Harlem Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.5%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Harlem Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Harlem Township
Grades next door run from Caledonia Township (A−) to Owen Township (D−). Harlem Township is a B−. Around town ↓
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 Harlem Township’s likely range; Harlem Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61115, 61111, 61011, 61073, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Harlem Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harlem Township is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #459 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 69% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Harlem Township’s median household income is $77,883; among the 10,832 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Harlem Township adults…
Harlem Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Harlem Township and the towns around it
Harlem Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Township | B− | 38.8% | 11.8% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Roscoe Township | B+ | 38.2% | 10.7% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Machesney Park | C+ | 40.8% | 12.4% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Owen Township | D− | 46.9% | 16.9% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rockford | D | 44.7% | 15.4% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Caledonia Township | A− | 35.3% | 11.5% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rockford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Loves Park | C | 40.8% | 12.6% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Rockford Township: the same community as Rockford, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Harlem Township
No hospital or community health center in Harlem Township 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 Harlem Township; ≈ 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.
52 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Harlem Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Harlem Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Harlem Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Harlem Township 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.
12.3% of Harlem Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harlem Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harlem Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harlem Township is better than Illinois on 3 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Harlem Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harlem Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.3–21 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%32.4–45.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%31.8–39.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.1–42.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.5–31.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.9–14.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.4–16.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.2–26.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.1–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%28.6–41 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.3–81.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.3–68.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.9–89 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.2–80 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%59.1–69.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%63.3–79.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.9–26.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33%28.4–37.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.2–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.3–15.2 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.4–12.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%10.6–14.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.9–33.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–8.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 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 Harlem Township
Is Harlem Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harlem Township is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #459 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harlem Township?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 45.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harlem Township?
Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Harlem Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harlem Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.9%), 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 Harlem Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harlem Township.
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.