Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Port Barrington is healthier than 35%
Port Barrington beats Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Barrington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Barrington
Against towns with similar incomes, Port Barrington’s lead shrinks
Port Barrington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 35% of the 2,745 towns with similar household incomes ($112K–$187K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Port Barrington 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Port Barrington is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Port Barrington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Port Barrington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Barrington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 87% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Port Barrington’s median household income is $149,886; among the 2,745 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$187K), it’s healthier than 35%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Port Barrington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Barrington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Port Barrington adults…
Port Barrington runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Port Barrington
No hospital or community health center in Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Port Barrington adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Port Barrington 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.
Port Barrington and the towns around it
Port Barrington’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barrington | A− | 32.1% | 10.1% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Lake Barrington | A | 29.2% | 12.1% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Cuba Township | A+ | 27% | 10.1% | 7.7% | ZIP codes |
| Algonquin Township | A | 30.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Wauconda Township | A− | 33.8% | 10.7% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Nunda Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.4% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Island Lake | A− | 34% | 10.3% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Barrington adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Barrington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Barrington is better than Illinois on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Port Barrington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Barrington | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%27.3–37.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.1–35.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.4–39.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.5–26.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7.1–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.9–10.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%16.6–22.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%16.2–21.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.3–36.4 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.7–8.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.3–79.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.8–69.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.3–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.5–76.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%57.8–65.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%67.3–79.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.8–24.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28–35.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.6–26.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8–10.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5–6.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7–10.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.3–27.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 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 Port Barrington
Is Port Barrington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Barrington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Barrington?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 37.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Barrington?
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Port Barrington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Barrington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.3%), 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 Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington.
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.