On CDC estimates, Rich Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Rich Township differs from Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60443, 60478, 60471, 60466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rich Township
Making ends meet is harder in Rich Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (18% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 19.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Rich Township
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.9%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. High blood pressure is also above the state: 38.3%, vs 33% across Illinois. In all, Rich Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rich Township, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 78.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Rich Township’s likely range; Rich Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60443, 60478, 60471, 60466, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Rich Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rich Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #393 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Rich Township’s median household income is $83,848; among the 10,468 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Most Illinois towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Rich Township is healthier than 49% of graded towns, against 64% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of Rich Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Rich Township adults…
Rich Township runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rich Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Rich Township
1 hospital in Rich 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 Rich 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.
29 miles of trails across 44 parks and preserves
How Rich Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rich Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Rich 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.
Rich Township and the towns around it
Rich Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Township | B | 35.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Frankfort Township | A | 35.2% | 9.5% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Bloom Township | C | 38.3% | 15.2% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Bremen Township | B | 33.2% | 12.5% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Homewood | A− | 32.5% | 12% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Flossmoor | A | 31.3% | 11.9% | 8% | CDC place |
| Matteson | B | 36.2% | 14.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| Frankfort | A | 35.5% | 9.6% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rich Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rich Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rich Township is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Rich Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rich Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.6–21.9 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.7–16.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%32.2–39.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%35.5–41 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.9–37.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%23.3–27.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.6–13.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%20.7–26.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.4–17.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%36.7–44.3 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%80.1–84.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.8–65.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.2–91.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.2–80.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%59.9–67.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.8–82.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%15.2–19.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%32.5–39 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%26.6–32.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%18.2–23.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18%15.8–20.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.3%16.7–22.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%25–30.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.9–16.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.7–13.4 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 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 Rich Township
Is Rich Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rich Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #393 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rich Township?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 39.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rich Township?
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights in Olympia Fields, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Rich Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rich Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.3%), 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 Rich Township 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 Rich 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.