On CDC estimates, Palatine Township as a whole is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Palatine Township beats Illinois on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60067, 60074, 60010, 60192. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palatine Township
Obesity and COPD are less common in Palatine Township
Palatine Township runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all obesity (26% vs 34%), COPD (4.9% vs 6.3%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
Palatine Township is an active town
Only 17.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 52 miles of trails across 66 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer Palatine 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 Palatine Township’s likely range; Palatine Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60067, 60074, 60010, 60192, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Palatine Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palatine Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #57 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 86%.
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). Palatine Township’s median household income is $104,916; among the 7,854 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
At 111,179 residents, Palatine Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Palatine Township adults…
Palatine Township runs below IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
52 miles of trails across 66 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.
8.3% of Palatine Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Palatine Township
2 community health centers in Palatine 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 Palatine Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palatine Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Palatine Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Palatine Township does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Palatine 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.
Palatine Township and the towns around it
Palatine Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Township | A+ | 26% | 9.5% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Barrington Township | A+ | 26.4% | 10.1% | 7.6% | ZIP codes |
| Wheeling Township | A | 26.2% | 9.7% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Arlington Heights | A+ | 25.2% | 9% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Palatine | A | 27.2% | 9.6% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Schaumburg Township | A | 25.7% | 9.6% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hoffman Estates | A | 25.2% | 9.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Ela Township | A+ | 29% | 9.6% | 8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palatine Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Palatine Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Palatine Township is better than Illinois on 21 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Palatine Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Palatine Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.6–15.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%9–11 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.8–14.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26%23–28.9 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.4–10.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25.9–30.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33.1–38.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.8–23.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%8.1–10 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.7–8.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.8%15.7–20 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%16.7–20.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%28.5–35.2 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%75.5–80.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%67.1–72.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.7–91 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.8–77.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%58.5–65.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%69.7–80.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%28.3–34.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20.8–25.6 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22%19.8–24.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.8–11 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 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 Palatine Township
Is Palatine Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palatine Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #57 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Palatine Township?
CDC estimates 26% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 28.9%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Palatine Township?
Northwest Community Hospital 1 in Arlington Heights, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Palatine Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Palatine Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.6%), 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 Palatine Township 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 Palatine 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.