Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, North Barrington is healthier than 31%
North Barrington differs from Illinois on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Barrington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Barrington
Against towns with similar incomes, North Barrington’s lead shrinks
North Barrington is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 637 towns with similar household incomes ($170K–$283K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
North Barrington is an active town
Only 14.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in North Barrington
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
North Barrington has a five-star hospital
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
North Barrington keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.1% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (92% 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 North Barrington’s likely range.
What’s behind North Barrington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Barrington is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #50 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 77%.
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). North Barrington’s median household income is $226,055; among the 637 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($170K–$283K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 North Barrington adults…
North Barrington runs below IL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Barrington
1 hospital in North Barrington, 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 North Barrington; ≈ 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 North Barrington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How North Barrington adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Barrington does better than Illinois.
1 in 4 North Barrington 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.
4.7% of North Barrington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
North Barrington and the towns around it
North Barrington’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Barrington | A+ | 29.8% | 10.3% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Lake Barrington | A | 29.2% | 12.1% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Lake Zurich | A+ | 30.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Deer Park | A+ | 28.3% | 9.6% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Ela Township | A+ | 29% | 9.6% | 8% | ZIP codes |
| Cuba Township | A+ | 27% | 10.1% | 7.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Barrington adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Barrington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Barrington is better than Illinois on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside North Barrington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Barrington | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%9.9–13.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.4–11.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.2–13.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%24.9–34.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.4–37.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.3–44.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.2–28.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.2–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.9%3.1–4.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.8%6.2–9.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.4%11.7–17.4 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–18 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.7%23.4–32.6 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.9%3.1–4.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.4–83.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.1%73.4–79 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.8–93.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.1–81.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.3–74 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71.4–83.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.3–20.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.5%22.8–30.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.8–21.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%4.8–7.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.6–5.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.1%17.1–23.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8–11.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.7 | 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 North Barrington
Is North Barrington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Barrington is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #50 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 North Barrington?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 34.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Barrington?
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, 1.2 miles in a straight line from North Barrington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Barrington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–4.9%), 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 North Barrington 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 North Barrington.
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.