On CDC estimates, Maine Township as a whole is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Maine Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60016, 60068, 60018, 60714. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maine Township
Maine Township has a top-rated hospital
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Fewer Maine Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Maine Township’s likely range; Maine Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60016, 60068, 60018, 60714, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Maine Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maine Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #138 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 71%.
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). Maine Township’s median household income is $98,291; among the 8,817 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
At 136,611 residents, Maine Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Maine Township
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Maine Township, 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 Maine Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Maine Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Maine Township adults…
Maine Township runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 78 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Maine Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Maine Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Maine Township does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Maine Township 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.
Maine Township and the towns around it
Maine Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Township | A | 26.1% | 10.7% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Chicago | B+ | 32.6% | 12% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Rosemont | B+ | 29.6% | 10.5% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Des Plaines | A | 26.8% | 10.8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Park Ridge | A+ | 24.8% | 8.7% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Leyden Township | B | 31.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Elk Grove Township | A | 26.7% | 10.1% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Niles Township | A | 24.4% | 11.5% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maine Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maine Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maine Township is better than Illinois on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Maine Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maine Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.9–18.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%10–12.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12–14.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.1%23.1–29 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30%27.6–32.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%34.2–39.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%21.3–25.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.1–10.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.6–11.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%18.5–23.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.9–19.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%29.2–36 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.8–80.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%63.2–68.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.2–90.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.5–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%57–64.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%67.8–78.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16.5–20.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%29.3–35.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%22.1–27.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22.7–27.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.4–12.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.6–12 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 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 Maine Township
Is Maine Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maine Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #138 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maine Township?
CDC estimates 26.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 29%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maine Township?
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Maine Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maine Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.4%), 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 Maine Township 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 Maine Township.
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.