Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Justice is healthier than 75%
Justice differs from Illinois on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Justice. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Justice
Making ends meet is harder in Justice
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (18.8% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Justice
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Every town around Justice scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Justice’s B−, from Hodgkins (B) to Willow Springs (A). Around town ↓
Justice is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Justice is healthier than 46%. Against the 8,077 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
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 Justice’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Justice’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Justice is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #519 of 767 in Illinois. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 65% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Justice’s median household income is $57,170; among the 8,077 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Justice compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Justice adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Justice adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Justice and the towns around it
Justice’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice | B− | 34.1% | 11.6% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Bridgeview | B+ | 30.6% | 11% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Hickory Hills | B+ | 30.2% | 10.5% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Bedford Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Willow Springs | A | 28% | 10.3% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Hodgkins | B | 31% | 12.9% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Bedford Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Justice adults…
Justice runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Justice
No hospital or community health center in Justice 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 Justice; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Justice adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Justice runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Justice 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 Justice adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Justice
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Justice is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Justice’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Justice | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%20.2–24.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.3–15.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%30.4–37.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.4–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%29–34 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%31.2–36.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%21.2–25.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.9–7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.6–19.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.9–18 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26%23.1–29.1 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%17.1–21.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%34.7–42.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73–78.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.8%52.6–59 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.5–86.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.4–74.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.4%50.4–58.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%64.7–76.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.8–24.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%33–39.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.4%25.5–31.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.6%21–26.2 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.9–20.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.9–12.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19.3–25.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.9–33.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 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 Justice
Is Justice a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Justice is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #519 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Justice?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 37.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Justice?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange in La Grange, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Justice’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Justice have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–14.5%), 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 Justice more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Justice.
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.