Photo: Dennisyerger84 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lansing is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Lansing differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lansing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lansing
Making ends meet is harder in Lansing
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (19.8% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 21.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke runs high in Lansing
1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Lansing
Grades next door run from Munster (A−) to Hammond (D). Lansing is a B−. 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 Lansing’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Lansing’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lansing is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #459 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 71% 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). Lansing’s median household income is $75,569; among the 10,832 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 62%, 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.
21.9% of Lansing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Lansing adults…
Lansing runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Lansing and the towns around it
Lansing’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | B− | 35.5% | 13.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Calumet City | C− | 41.2% | 17.2% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Lynwood | C | 38.7% | 16.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| South Holland | C+ | 38% | 16.3% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Bloom Township | C | 38.3% | 15.2% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Thornton Township | C | 38.7% | 16% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lansing
1 community health center in Lansing, 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 Lansing; ≈ 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lansing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Lansing adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lansing runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Lansing 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 Lansing adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lansing
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lansing is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Lansing’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lansing | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.6–23.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.5–14.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.6–17.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31.9–38.9 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%12–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.9–38.1 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.9–37.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22.5–26.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.5–16.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11.2–14.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%22.6–28.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.5–18.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.9–43.1 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.6–82.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%56–62.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.4–90 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.7–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%55.6–63.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%69.4–80.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.7–21 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%32.6–38.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%26.2–31.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.6%21.3–25.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.8–21.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%10.1–12.5 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.9%19.4–24.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.9–32.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.4–16.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12.1–15 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Lansing
Is Lansing a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lansing is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #459 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lansing?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 38.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lansing?
Community Hospital in Munster, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Lansing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lansing have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.6%), 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 Lansing 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 Lansing.
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.