Photo: Legimet · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Monee Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Monee Township differs from Illinois on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60449, 60484, 60466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monee Township
More high blood pressure in Monee Township, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Obesity runs high in Monee Township
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.9%), vs 34% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Monee Township has a community health center but no hospital
Will County Community Health Center - East is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights in Olympia Fields, 7.2 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Monee Township’s likely range; Monee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60449, 60484, 60466, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Monee Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monee Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #534 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 67% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Monee Township’s median household income is $84,953; among the 10,398 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Monee Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.2% (U.S. 11%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Monee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Monee Township adults…
Monee Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Monee Township
1 community health center in Monee 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 Monee Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Monee Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Monee 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Monee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Monee Township and the towns around it
Monee Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monee Township | C+ | 41.9% | 12.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Park Forest | C | 40.2% | 15.6% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Crete Township | B− | 40.4% | 13.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Green Garden Township | B+ | 38.2% | 10.9% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Will Township | B− | 39% | 11.3% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Richton Park | B | 37.6% | 13.8% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monee Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monee Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monee Township is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Monee Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monee Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%18–23.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%36.4–47.9 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.7–41.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.4–38.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.3–30.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–6.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%10.9–16.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.4–15.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.5–30.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.2–19.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%34.9–45.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.8–9.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.8–82.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%60.3–67.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.7–89.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.8–81.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.9–67.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.8–78.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.5–22.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30.4–39.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.6–30.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%14.7–20 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.8–17 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.9%14.4–19.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%25.1–32.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.6–16.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 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 Monee Township
Is Monee Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monee Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #534 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 Monee Township?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.4% and 47.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monee Township?
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights in Olympia Fields, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Monee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monee Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.6%), 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 Monee Township 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 Monee 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.