On CDC estimates, Lake Barrington is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Lake Barrington differs from Illinois on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Barrington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Barrington
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Lake Barrington
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.7%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Lake Barrington runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Lake Barrington’s lead shrinks
Lake Barrington is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 3,406 towns with similar household incomes ($106K–$177K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Barrington, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Barrington keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (75.5% vs 63.4%). 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 Lake Barrington’s likely range.
What’s behind Lake Barrington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Barrington is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #106 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Lake Barrington’s median household income is $141,958; among the 3,406 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lake Barrington adults…
Lake Barrington runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Barrington is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Barrington as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Barrington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Lake Barrington
No hospital or community health center in Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Lake Barrington adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lake Barrington does better than Illinois.
1 in 4 Lake Barrington 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.
4.6% of Lake Barrington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lake Barrington and the towns around it
Lake Barrington’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Barrington | A | 29.2% | 12.1% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| North Barrington | A+ | 29.8% | 10.3% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Fox River Grove | A | 30.4% | 8.8% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Tower Lakes | A+ | 30% | 9.5% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Port Barrington | A− | 32.1% | 10.1% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Barrington Hills | A | 27.3% | 10.4% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Wauconda | A− | 34% | 10.3% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Barrington adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Barrington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Barrington is better than Illinois on 19 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Lake Barrington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Barrington | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%11–15.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.2%24.4–34.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.2–14 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%36–44.2 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.4%40.1–48.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.7%27.9–35.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.1%12.8–15.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.6–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.8–9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.7%13.4–20.2 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.4–14.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.7%22.5–31.4 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.9%3.2–4.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%81.1–86.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.5%72.7–78.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.7%92.7–94.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%80.2–85.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.3%68.1–76.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72.1–84.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.4–19.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.7%22–29.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.7%15.1–20.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.6%4.5–7.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.5%3–4.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6%3.5–6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%20.8–28.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.5–15.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.8–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 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 Lake Barrington
Is Lake Barrington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Barrington is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #106 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Barrington?
CDC estimates 29.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 34.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Barrington?
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Lake Barrington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Barrington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–4.7%), 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 Lake Barrington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Barrington.
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.