Hines, Edward Jr., Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District · Photo: Chicago Daily News, Inc. · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Proviso Township as a whole is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Proviso Township differs from Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60154, 60526, 60162, 60160. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Proviso Township
Making ends meet is harder in Proviso Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Housing insecurity (17.8% vs 13.2%) and utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 18% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Proviso Township has no health insurance
13.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Proviso Township
Grades next door run from River Forest (A+) to Maywood (C−). Proviso Township is a B+. Around town ↓
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 Proviso Township’s likely range; Proviso Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60154, 60526, 60162, 60160, 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 Proviso Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Proviso Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #350 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 41%).
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). Proviso Township’s median household income is $82,097; among the 10,606 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
At 147,144 residents, Proviso 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Proviso Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Proviso Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Proviso Township and the towns around it
Proviso Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proviso Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| River Forest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| River Forest | A+ | 24.7% | 8.1% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Lyons Township | A | 29.1% | 10.3% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| York Township | A | 28.5% | 10.5% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Maywood | C− | 39.6% | 16.4% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| La Grange | A+ | 26.2% | 8.1% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| La Grange Park | A+ | 25.8% | 8.6% | 7.8% | CDC place |
River Forest Township: the same community as River Forest, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Proviso Township adults…
Proviso Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Proviso Township
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Proviso 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 Proviso 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.
23 miles of trails across 57 parks and preserves
How Proviso Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Proviso 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Proviso Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Proviso Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Proviso Township is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Proviso Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Proviso Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.4–22.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.4 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%29.2–36 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%30.7–35.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.3–37.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.2–25.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.8–14.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.7–13 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%21.6–27.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.4–19.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%33.4–40.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%76.1–80.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%58.6–64.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.3–90.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73.2–78.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%56.2–63.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%70.3–80.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%16–20.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%31.6–37.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%25.2–31 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%18.9–23.8 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.8%15.8–19.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%15.6–20.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25.5–31.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.3–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Proviso Township
Is Proviso Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Proviso Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #350 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Proviso Township?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 36%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Proviso Township?
Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Proviso Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Proviso Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15.2%), 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 Proviso 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 Proviso 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.