Photo: Dennisyerger84 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Joliet Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Joliet Township differs from Illinois on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60436, 60433, 60435, 60432. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Joliet Township
More Joliet Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.3%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Joliet Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.9%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (13.3% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (13.1% vs 8%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Joliet Township
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Joliet Township
Grades next door run from New Lenox Township (A−) to Fairmont (D). Joliet Township is a D. 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 Joliet Township’s likely range; Joliet Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60436, 60433, 60435, 60432, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Joliet Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Joliet Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #734 of 767 in Illinois. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 35% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Joliet Township’s median household income is $63,998; among the 9,729 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Joliet Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
5.4 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.4% of Joliet Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Joliet Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Joliet Township and the towns around it
Joliet Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Township | D | 44.8% | 14.3% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lockport Township | B+ | 38.7% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Troy Township | B+ | 38.9% | 10.7% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Joliet | C+ | 41.9% | 11.7% | 14% | CDC place |
| Jackson Township | B− | 39.1% | 11.2% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| New Lenox Township | A− | 37.6% | 9.7% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fairmont | D | 46% | 15.1% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Joliet Township adults…
Joliet Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Joliet Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Joliet Township
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Joliet Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Joliet 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).
How Joliet Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Joliet Township runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Joliet 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Joliet Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Joliet Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Joliet Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Joliet Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Joliet Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%24.7–30.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.5–20.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.8%39.1–50.8 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.6–16.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.3–39.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.4–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.3–27.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.5–22.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.3%30–38.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.6–20.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.1%36.5–47.9 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%16–20.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.4–79.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.4%50.6–58.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.8–85.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.7–78.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.2%50–60.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.1%59.6–75.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.5–22.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%32.6–41.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%26.3–34 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.9%23.9–29.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.6%19.1–24.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.7–15 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.4%22.6–28.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%30.1–38 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%15.1–19.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%15–18.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 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 Joliet Township
Is Joliet Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Joliet Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health, #734 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Joliet Township?
CDC estimates 44.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.1% and 50.8%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Joliet Township?
Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Joliet Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Joliet Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16–20.6%), 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 Joliet Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Joliet 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.