Herbert A. Dilg House · Photo: Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Morton Grove is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Morton Grove differs from Illinois on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morton Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morton Grove
Obesity and depression are less common in Morton Grove
Morton Grove runs below Illinois on obesity (23.3% vs 34%) and depression (16.8% vs 19.8%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Morton Grove adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 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 Morton Grove’s likely range.
What’s behind Morton Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morton Grove is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #129 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 56%.
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). Morton Grove’s median household income is $111,116; among the 6,988 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$139K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Morton Grove adults…
Morton Grove runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Morton Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Morton Grove
No hospital or community health center in Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Morton Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Morton Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Morton Grove does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Morton Grove 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.
Morton Grove and the towns around it
Morton Grove’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove | A | 23.3% | 11.7% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Niles | A− | 25.3% | 12% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Skokie | A | 25.1% | 11.6% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Glenview | A+ | 23.7% | 10.1% | 7.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morton Grove adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morton Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morton Grove is better than Illinois on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Morton Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morton Grove | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%14.2–17.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.3%20.5–26 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.4–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.6–33.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%36.1–41.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21.5–25.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.7–9.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.2–9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21%18.5–23.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.7–17.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%28.6–35.3 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77.4–81.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.6–70.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.2–91.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.8–80.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%58.1–65.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%68.3–79.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%14.9–18.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%29–34.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.6–27.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.7–13.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.3–10.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%21.7–26.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.3–13 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 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 Morton Grove
Is Morton Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morton Grove is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #129 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morton Grove?
CDC estimates 23.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.5% and 26%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morton Grove?
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Morton Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morton Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.3%), 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 Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove.
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.