Photo: Crosbiesmith · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Palos Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Palos Township differs from Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60464, 60480, 60465, 60457. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palos Township
Cancer runs high in Palos Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Palos Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Palos 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 Palos Township’s likely range; Palos Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60464, 60480, 60465, 60457, 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 Palos Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palos Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #168 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 70%.
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). Palos Township’s median household income is $86,101; among the 10,310 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Palos Township adults…
Palos Township 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 Palos Township 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.
9.6% of Palos Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Palos Township
No hospital or community health center in Palos Township 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 Palos Township; ≈ 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.
80 miles of trails across 44 parks and preserves
How Palos Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Palos Township does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Palos 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.
Palos Township and the towns around it
Palos Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Township | A | 27.8% | 10.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lyons Township | A | 29.1% | 10.3% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lemont Township | A | 27.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | ZIP 60439 |
| Orland Township | A | 27.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Worth Township | B+ | 31.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Willow Springs | A | 28% | 10.3% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Bridgeview | B+ | 30.6% | 11% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Chicago Ridge | B+ | 31.2% | 10.3% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palos Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Palos Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Palos Township is better than Illinois on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Palos Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Palos Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.7–18.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.5–15.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%24.6–31 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%30.1–35.4 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%35.5–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.9–29.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.5–11.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%9–12.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%17.6–22.9 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%16.2–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%28.2–34.9 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%77.2–81.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%65–70.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%89–91.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.3–80.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.3–67.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%69.1–79.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%18–22.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%28.2–34.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.9–25.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%10–13.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–6.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8–11.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%24.2–29.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Palos Township
Is Palos Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Palos Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #168 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Palos Township?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 31%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Palos Township?
Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Palos Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Palos Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9%), 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 Palos 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 Palos 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.