On CDC estimates, Moraine Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Moraine Township differs from Illinois on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60035, 60045, 60040, 60015. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moraine Township
Moraine Township is an active town
Only 14.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 28 miles of trails across 41 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Moraine Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Moraine Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Moraine Township’s likely range; Moraine Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60035, 60045, 60040, 60015, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Moraine Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moraine Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #41 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 82%.
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). Moraine Township’s median household income is $153,798; among the 2,524 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($115K–$192K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 41 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Moraine Township adults…
Moraine Township runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moraine Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Moraine Township
1 community health center in Moraine 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 Moraine 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).
How Moraine Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Moraine Township does better than Illinois.
1 in 4 Moraine 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.
5.2% of Moraine Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Moraine Township and the towns around it
Moraine Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moraine Township | A+ | 29.6% | 9.9% | 7.2% | ZIP codes |
| Highland Park | A+ | 29.3% | 9.8% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Lake Forest | A+ | 27.8% | 9.4% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| West Deerfield Township | A+ | 28.4% | 9.2% | 6.7% | ZIP codes |
| Shields Township | A | 31% | 9.8% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Northfield Township | A+ | 23.4% | 9.9% | 7.1% | ZIP codes |
| New Trier Township | A+ | 23.6% | 8.2% | 5.8% | ZIP codes |
| Glencoe | A+ | 23.7% | 7.8% | 5.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moraine Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moraine Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moraine Township is better than Illinois on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Moraine Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moraine Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.6%24.8–34.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.4%29.8–37.1 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.4–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%21.9–27.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.8–10 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.6–7.1 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.2%6–8.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.7%12.1–17.5 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–18 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.6%23.3–32.4 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.2–6.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.2–83 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.9%73.1–78.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.8%90.6–92.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75–81.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.5–74 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71–83.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%14.9–20.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.6%22.9–30.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.4%15.8–21.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.9%3.5–4.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.2%4.2–6.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.6%17.7–23.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.3–11.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.3–5.6 | 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 Moraine Township
Is Moraine Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moraine Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #41 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moraine Township?
CDC estimates 29.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 34.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moraine Township?
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Moraine Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moraine Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.1%), 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 Moraine 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 Moraine 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.