On CDC estimates, Northlake is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Northlake differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northlake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northlake
1 in 5 working-age adults in Northlake has no health insurance
21.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Northlake
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.9%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (19.1% vs 13.2%) and no reliable transportation (10.4% vs 8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Northlake
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 12.8% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Northlake
Grades next door run from Elmhurst (A+) to Stone Park (C−). Northlake is a B−. Around town ↓
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 Northlake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Northlake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northlake is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #463 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 80% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Northlake’s median household income is $83,892; among the 10,460 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northlake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Northlake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Northlake and the towns around it
Northlake’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake | B− | 31.7% | 12.9% | 12% | CDC place |
| Melrose Park | C+ | 34.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Franklin Park | B | 31.4% | 11.8% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Berkeley | B | 34.1% | 13.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Stone Park | C− | 37.2% | 14.9% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| York Township | A | 28.5% | 10.5% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Proviso Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Elmhurst | A+ | 27.9% | 8.5% | 7.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Northlake adults…
Northlake runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Northlake
No hospital or community health center in Northlake 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 Northlake; ≈ 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Northlake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Northlake runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Northlake 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northlake adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Northlake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Northlake is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Northlake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Northlake | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.4–26.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.4–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.6–16.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%28.3–35 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%28.4–33.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.4–38.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.9–24.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.6–7.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.6–15.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.4–13.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%25.6–32 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.9–20 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%32.2–39.3 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.5%18.8–24.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%72.9–78 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56%52.9–59.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.9–88.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72.1–77.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.9%50.9–58.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%64.7–76.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%16–20.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%32.7–38.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%26–31.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.9%21.1–26.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.1%17–21.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.1–11.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%14.9–19.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%28.7–34.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.4–16.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.9–16.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 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 Northlake
Is Northlake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northlake is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #463 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Northlake?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 35%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Northlake?
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Northlake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Northlake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.8–24.4%), 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 Northlake 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 Northlake.
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.