On CDC estimates, Machesney Park is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Machesney Park trails Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Machesney Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Machesney Park
Depression is more common in Machesney Park
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.1%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Machesney Park
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Machesney Park
Grades next door run from Roscoe (A−) to Owen Township (D−). Machesney Park is a C+. 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 Machesney Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Machesney Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Machesney Park is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #600 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Machesney Park’s median household income is $75,489; among the 10,834 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Machesney Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Machesney Park runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Machesney Park adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Machesney Park and the towns around it
Machesney Park’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machesney Park | C+ | 40.8% | 12.4% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Loves Park | C | 40.8% | 12.6% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Harlem Township | B− | 38.8% | 11.8% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Owen Township | D− | 46.9% | 16.9% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Roscoe Township | B+ | 38.2% | 10.7% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Rockford | D | 44.7% | 15.4% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Roscoe | A− | 37.6% | 9.6% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Machesney Park adults…
Machesney Park runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Machesney Park
No hospital or community health center in Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Machesney Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Machesney Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Machesney Park adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Machesney Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Machesney Park is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Machesney Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Machesney Park | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.9–23.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%33.8–48.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.2–40.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.8–42.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.7–32.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.1–18.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%14–18.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.8–29 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.9–21.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.2–42.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.3–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.2–81.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.2–66.1 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.3–87.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.5–79.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.4–67.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62.1–79.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.5–28.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.3–39.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.3–29.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%13.1–17.5 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12.6–16.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.8–36.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13–16.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 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 Machesney Park
Is Machesney Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Machesney Park is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #600 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Machesney Park?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 48.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Machesney Park?
Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Machesney Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Machesney Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.2%), 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 Machesney Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Machesney Park.
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.