Terwilliger House · Photo: Andy McMurray · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Nunda Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Nunda Township differs from Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60012, 60050, 60051, 60014. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nunda Township
Nunda Township has a five-star hospital
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Nunda Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Nunda Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 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 Nunda Township’s likely range; Nunda Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60012, 60050, 60051, 60014, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Nunda Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nunda Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #216 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 81% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 74%.
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). Nunda Township’s median household income is $109,574; among the 7,211 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Nunda Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Nunda 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 Nunda 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Nunda Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Nunda Township adults…
Nunda Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 32 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Nunda Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Nunda Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Nunda 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.
Nunda Township and the towns around it
Nunda Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunda Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.4% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wauconda Township | A− | 33.8% | 10.7% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Algonquin Township | A | 30.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| McHenry Township | B+ | 33.3% | 10.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Dorr Township | B+ | 33.1% | 11% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Oakwood Hills | A | 31.8% | 9.8% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Lakemoor | A− | 33.4% | 8.8% | 12% | CDC place |
| Port Barrington | A− | 32.1% | 10.1% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nunda Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nunda Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nunda Township is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Nunda Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nunda Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.1–18.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.5–13.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%26.2–38.4 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30–37.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32–40.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%23.8–30 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–6.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.1–13.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%17.1–24 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.6–22 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.5%25.2–36.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74–80.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%64.2–71 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| 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) | 75.4%72.1–78.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.6–69.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%66.1–80.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.9–25.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%27.2–36.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.3–25.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.7–10.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%22.8–30 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10–13.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Nunda Township
Is Nunda Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nunda Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #216 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nunda Township?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 38.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nunda Township?
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Nunda Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nunda Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.3%), 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 Nunda Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nunda 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.