Where Lake Catherine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Catherine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Catherine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Catherine
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Lake Catherine
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Lake Catherine runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Catherine adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Lake Catherine is insured
Only 6.9% 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 Lake Catherine’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Catherine adults…
Lake Catherine runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Lake Catherine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Catherine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Lake Catherine
No hospital or community health center in Lake Catherine 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 Catherine; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Lake Catherine adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Lake Catherine 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.
Lake Catherine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | A− | 34.3% | 10.1% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Channel Lake | B | 36.3% | 12.4% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Catherine adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Catherine
Why doesn’t Lake Catherine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Catherine.
What hospital is closest to Lake Catherine?
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha in Kenosha, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Lake Catherine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Catherine?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kenosha Community Health Center in Silver Lake, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Catherine.
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. 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.