Grand View Drive · Photo: Blututh at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Peoria Heights is healthier than 92%
Peoria Heights differs from Illinois on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peoria Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peoria Heights
Depression runs high in Peoria Heights
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Peoria Heights is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Peoria Heights is healthier than 69%. Against the 8,939 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
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 Peoria Heights’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Peoria Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peoria Heights is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #346 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Peoria Heights’ median household income is $60,099; among the 8,939 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Peoria Heights adults…
Peoria Heights runs above IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Peoria Heights
No hospital or community health center in Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights; ≈ 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Peoria Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Peoria Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Peoria Heights runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Peoria Heights 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.
12.8% of Peoria Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Peoria Heights and the towns around it
Peoria Heights’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Heights | B+ | 33.6% | 10.5% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Richwoods Township | B+ | 33.2% | 10.5% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Peoria | C+ | 36.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Peoria City Township | B− | 35.2% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Bay Township | B | 37% | 11.8% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peoria Heights adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Peoria Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Peoria Heights is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Peoria Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Peoria Heights | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%14.7–20.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.6–20.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%26.4–41.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%8.8–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%28.8–37.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%31.3–40.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%21.6–28.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.6–13.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.4–16.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%16.9–25.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%15.7–23 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%30.5–44.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.9–8.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72–80.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57.4–65.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.6–87.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%70.8–77.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.3–68.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.4–80.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.1–28.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30–40 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.5–28 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.1–15.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.6–13.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10.6–15.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%24–33.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.1–14.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.8–15.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.8–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 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 Peoria Heights
Is Peoria Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peoria Heights is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #346 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Peoria Heights?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 41.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Peoria Heights?
Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Peoria Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Peoria Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.8%), 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 Peoria Heights more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peoria Heights.
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.