Photo: Oakus53 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lemont is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Lemont differs from Illinois on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lemont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lemont
Binge drinking is the habit Lemont doesn’t win on
20.4% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Lemont keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.5% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Lemont is an active town
Only 17% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 13 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Lemont’s likely range.
What’s behind Lemont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lemont is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #56 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 90%.
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). Lemont’s median household income is $123,370; among the 5,254 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$154K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lemont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Lemont adults…
Lemont runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lemont
No hospital or community health center in Lemont 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 Lemont; ≈ 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 Lemont adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lemont does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Lemont 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.
6.8% of Lemont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Lemont and the towns around it
Lemont has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemont | A+ | 26.3% | 8.9% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Palos Park | A | 26.7% | 11.4% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Willow Springs | A | 28% | 10.3% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Woodridge | A | 30.6% | 9.9% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Romeoville | B | 39.1% | 10.7% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Downers Grove Township | A | 28.5% | 10% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lemont Township | A | 27.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | ZIP 60439 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lemont adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lemont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lemont is better than Illinois on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Lemont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lemont | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%12.2–15.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.4–15.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%23.2–29.3 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.1%26.7–31.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.5–38.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.3–26.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.9–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.2–9.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%8–10.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17%14.9–19.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%18.1–22.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%28–34.8 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%76–80.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68.1–73.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.2–91.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.1–78.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%60.7–68.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%69.3–80.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%18.2–22.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%28.1–33.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19.4–24.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.9–9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.9–5.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.7–8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%21.2–26 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 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 Lemont
Is Lemont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lemont is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #56 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lemont?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.2% and 29.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lemont?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Lemont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lemont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.1%), 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 Lemont 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 Lemont.
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.