Photo: 6th Happiness · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Illinois, Hillside is healthier than 44% of graded towns
Hillside differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hillside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillside
Making ends meet is harder in Hillside
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.8%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (20.2% vs 13.2%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Hillside has no health insurance
14.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Hillside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Hillside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillside is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #431 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Hillside’s median household income is $72,320; among the 10,700 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 73%, 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.
19.5% of Hillside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hillside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Hillside adults…
Hillside runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hillside
No hospital or community health center in Hillside 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 Hillside; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Hillside adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hillside runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Hillside 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.
Hillside and the towns around it
Hillside’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | B | 34.1% | 13.4% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Bellwood | C+ | 38.9% | 16% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Berkeley | B | 34.1% | 13.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Westchester | A | 28.9% | 11.3% | 9.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hillside adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hillside
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hillside is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Hillside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hillside | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.5–24.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–16.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%30.6–37.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%12–14.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31.6–36.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.6–36.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.5%20.5–24.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.3–13.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10–13.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.9–29.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.7–18.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%34.9–42.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.6%12.4–17.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%76.1–81 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%58.3–64.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.8–90 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.4–78.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%56.2–63.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.3–82.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%15.1–19.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.7%33.4–39.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31%28–34.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%20.9–26.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.2%17.8–22.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.6–12.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%16.8–22.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%26.1–32.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.8–16.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Hillside
Is Hillside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillside is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #431 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hillside?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 37.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hillside?
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Hillside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hillside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–17.1%), 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 Hillside 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 Hillside.
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.