Photo: Legimet · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Robbins is healthier than 47%
Robbins differs from Illinois on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Robbins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Robbins
Making ends meet is harder in Robbins
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (20.5%), more than twice the Illinois rate. Food insecurity (38.5% vs 15.9%) and housing insecurity (29.9% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 40.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Robbins
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.7%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Robbins runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Robbins
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Robbins is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Robbins is healthier than 10%. Against the 2,565 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 47%. 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 Robbins’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Robbins’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robbins is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #748 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 30% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Robbins’ median household income is $40,668; among the 2,565 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Robbins compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 13.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 81.8% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40.3% of Robbins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Robbins adults…
Robbins runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Robbins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Robbins
No hospital or community health center in Robbins 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 Robbins; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Robbins adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Robbins runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Robbins adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Robbins and the towns around it
Robbins’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins | D | 42.9% | 19.7% | 18% | CDC place |
| Crestwood | B+ | 30.1% | 11.7% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Blue Island | C+ | 36.7% | 13.9% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Midlothian | B+ | 32.3% | 10.9% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Robbins adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Robbins
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Robbins is better than Illinois on 5 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Robbins’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Robbins | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.8%27.1–34.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%38.9–46.7 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.7%17.6–21.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.6%42.7–48.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32.6–38 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25.5–30.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–13.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.4–21.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.2–21 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.9%29.7–38 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.6%42.8–50.5 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%10.7–15.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.6–83.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.4%45.2–51.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.8–89.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.7–81.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%52.2–60 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%70.4–80.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%15.4–19.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.2%35.7–42.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.8%32–39.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.5%33.7–43 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.9%26.1–33.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.5%17.7–23 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.8%15.4–20.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40.3%35–45.3 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%33.3–40.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22%19.2–24.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.7–19.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.7%8.5–11 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13%11.3–14.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 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 Robbins
Is Robbins a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robbins is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #748 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 Robbins?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.9% and 46.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Robbins?
Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Robbins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Robbins have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–15.6%), 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 Robbins more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Robbins.
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.