Photo: AlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Manhattan is healthier than 47%
Manhattan differs from Illinois on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manhattan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manhattan
Binge drinking is the habit Manhattan doesn’t win on
23.2% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Manhattan’s lead shrinks
Manhattan is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 47% of the 4,698 towns with similar household incomes ($96K–$161K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Manhattan
Manhattan runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.1% vs 3.3%), diabetes (7.5% vs 11.7%) and heart disease (3.9% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Manhattan adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 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 Manhattan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Manhattan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manhattan is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #223 of 767 in Illinois. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Manhattan’s median household income is $128,522; among the 4,698 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$161K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Manhattan adults…
Manhattan runs below IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Manhattan residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Manhattan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Manhattan
No hospital or community health center in Manhattan 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 Manhattan; ≈ 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 Manhattan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Manhattan adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Manhattan 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.
Manhattan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | A− | 37% | 7.5% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manhattan adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manhattan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manhattan is better than Illinois on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Manhattan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manhattan | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.8–16.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.1–12 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%31.5–43 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.3%23.2–29.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.3%26.9–34.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.9%18.4–23.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4–5.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.3–9.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.6–14.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%15.8–22.6 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.2%19.8–27 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%31.4–42.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.1–78.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.3%66.9–73.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%84.9–88.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%67.1–74.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.2%54.2–64.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64.8–79.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.1–25.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.7–37.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.9–26.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.5–11.1 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.6–11 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.8–6.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.5–9.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.9%18.7–25.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.3–10 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.3–13.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.6–3.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 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 Manhattan
Is Manhattan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manhattan is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #223 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manhattan?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 43%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manhattan?
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers in New Lenox, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Manhattan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manhattan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.6%), 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 Manhattan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manhattan.
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.