Where Old Mill Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Mill Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Mill Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Mill Creek
Cancer and arthritis run high in Old Mill Creek
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.3%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Old Mill Creek runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Old Mill Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.8% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Old Mill Creek adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.7% vs 33.5%), frequent mental distress (13.4% vs 15.6%) and lack of emotional support (20.7% vs 25.4%) all run below Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Old Mill Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Old Mill Creek adults…
Old Mill Creek runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Mill Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Old Mill Creek adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Old Mill Creek does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Old Mill Creek 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.
Care in and near Old Mill Creek
No hospital or community health center in Old Mill Creek 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 Old Mill Creek; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Old Mill Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Old Mill Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst | A | 32.4% | 9.5% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Grandwood Park | A+ | 30.3% | 9.1% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Newport Township | B+ | 35.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | A | 33% | 11.1% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Mill Creek adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Mill Creek
Why doesn’t Old Mill Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Mill Creek.
What hospital is closest to Old Mill Creek?
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha in Kenosha, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Old Mill Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Old Mill Creek?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Outpatient Substance Abuse Program in Waukegan, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Mill Creek.
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. 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.