On CDC estimates, Orland Hills is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Orland Hills differs from Illinois on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orland Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orland Hills
Binge drinking is the habit Orland Hills doesn’t win on
21.5% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Orland Hills
Orland Hills runs below Illinois on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.4% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (8.9% vs 11.7%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Orland Hills is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Orland Hills’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Orland Hills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orland Hills is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #128 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). Orland Hills’ median household income is $122,039; among the 5,442 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$153K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Orland Hills adults…
Orland Hills runs below IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Orland Hills residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Orland Hills
No hospital or community health center in Orland Hills 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 Orland Hills; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orland Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Orland Hills adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Orland Hills 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.
10.9% of Orland Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Orland Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Hills | A | 28.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Orland Park | A | 26.8% | 10.3% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orland Hills adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orland Hills
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orland Hills is better than Illinois on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Orland Hills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orland Hills | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%25.6–32.2 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.8%24.4–29.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%30.4–35.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.8%18.8–22.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.3–7.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.2–12.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%16.2–21.4 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.5%19.2–23.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%30.5–37.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%73.4–78.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%63.1–69 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.2–89.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.6%68.6–74.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%56.6–64.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%67.1–78.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.1–24.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%30.4–36.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.6–27.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–7.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9–12.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%21–26.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.6–11.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.5–13.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Orland Hills
Is Orland Hills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orland Hills is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #128 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Orland Hills?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 32.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orland Hills?
Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Orland Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Orland Hills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.3%), 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 Orland Hills 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 Orland Hills.
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.