On CDC estimates, Roscoe is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Roscoe differs from Illinois on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roscoe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roscoe
Fewer Roscoe 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 ↓
Depression runs high in Roscoe
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.4%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Roscoe
Roscoe runs below Illinois on stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%), diabetes (9.6% vs 11.7%) and heart disease (5% vs 5.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Roscoe’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Roscoe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roscoe is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #278 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Roscoe’s median household income is $93,036; among the 9,572 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
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 Roscoe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Roscoe adults…
Roscoe runs below IL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Roscoe
No hospital or community health center in Roscoe 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 Roscoe; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Roscoe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Roscoe adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Roscoe runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Roscoe 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.
Roscoe and the towns around it
Roscoe has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe | A− | 37.6% | 9.6% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| South Beloit | B− | 40.6% | 11.2% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Rockton | B+ | 37.7% | 10.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Machesney Park | C+ | 40.8% | 12.4% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Roscoe Township | B+ | 38.2% | 10.7% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Rockton Township | B+ | 38.4% | 11.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Harlem Township | B− | 38.8% | 11.8% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Roscoe adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Roscoe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Roscoe is better than Illinois on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Roscoe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Roscoe | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.1–17.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%30.8–45 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.3–11.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.4–35.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.2–39.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%21.9–28.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.5–8.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%15.9–23.1 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%16.4–23.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%27.7–40.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.9–81.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%64.6–72 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.7–89.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.1–77.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%58.4–69.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%64.7–81.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20–27.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.7–38.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.9–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.9–12.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.2–11.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22–29.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 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 Roscoe
Is Roscoe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roscoe is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #278 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 Roscoe?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 45%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Roscoe?
Beloit Health System in Beloit, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Roscoe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Roscoe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.8%), 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 Roscoe 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 Roscoe.
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.