Photo: Boscophotos · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rockton is healthier than 40%
Rockton differs from Illinois on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rockton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockton
Against towns with similar incomes, Rockton’s lead shrinks
Rockton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 5,877 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Rockton
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Rockton
Grades next door run from Roscoe (A−) to Owen Township (D−). Rockton is a B+. Around town ↓
Fewer Rockton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Rockton is insured
Only 6.2% 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 Rockton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Rockton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #311 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 83% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Rockton’s median household income is $119,058; among the 5,877 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Rockton adults…
Rockton runs above IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Rockton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Rockton and the towns around it
Rockton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockton | B+ | 37.7% | 10.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Roscoe | A− | 37.6% | 9.6% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| South Beloit | B− | 40.6% | 11.2% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Owen Township | D− | 46.9% | 16.9% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Roscoe Township | B+ | 38.2% | 10.7% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Rockton Township | B+ | 38.4% | 11.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Rockton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Rockton
No hospital or community health center in Rockton 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 Rockton; ≈ 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.
7.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Rockton adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Rockton 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 Rockton adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rockton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rockton is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Rockton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rockton | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.6–18.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%30.9–45.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%29.8–38 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33–41.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.4–31.3 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.3–14.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.6–15.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16.4–24.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.6–22.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%26.8–39.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.1–7.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.3–82.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%65.3–72.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.8–90.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%73.5–79.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.3–69.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%66.8–82.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.8–27.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.5–37.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20–27.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.3–12.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.5–10.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5–6.7 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.4–11.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%23–31.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.2–14 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.4–13.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 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 Rockton
Is Rockton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #311 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 Rockton?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 45.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rockton?
Beloit Health System in Beloit, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Rockton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rockton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.6%), 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 Rockton 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 Rockton.
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.