On CDC estimates, Round Lake Heights is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Round Lake Heights differs from Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Round Lake Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Round Lake Heights
Many Round Lake Heights adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 7 working-age adults has no health insurance (14%, vs 9.9% across Illinois). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 18.7%, is about level with the state’s 18.6%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 73.6% vs 77.8%. Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Round Lake Heights
Round Lake Heights runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.3% vs 7.6%), arthritis (18.7% vs 24.2%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). 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 Round Lake Heights’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Round Lake Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Round Lake Heights is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #341 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Round Lake Heights’ median household income is $78,986; among the 10,789 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Round Lake Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Round Lake Heights adults…
Round Lake Heights runs below IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Round Lake Heights residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Round Lake Heights
No hospital or community health center in Round Lake Heights 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 Round Lake Heights; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Round Lake Heights adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Round Lake Heights 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Round Lake Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Round Lake Heights and the towns around it
Round Lake Heights’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Heights | B+ | 36.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Long Lake | B− | 37.5% | 12.1% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Round Lake Beach | C+ | 38.4% | 12.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Lake Villa | A− | 33.9% | 10.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Round Lake Heights adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Round Lake Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Round Lake Heights is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Round Lake Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Round Lake Heights | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.3–21.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%31–41.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%26.1–32.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.2–37.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.7%16.3–21 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.4–14.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.6–26.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.4–20.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%29.5–39.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.7–16.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%69.6–77 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.3%60.8–67.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.4–87.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%66.2–73.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.7%50.7–60.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%66.7–80.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16–21.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%29.1–37.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.3–30.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15.2–20.8 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.6–18.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–10 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%11.4–16.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.2–29 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.7–12.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Round Lake Heights
Is Round Lake Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Round Lake Heights is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #341 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Round Lake Heights?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 41.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Round Lake Heights?
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Round Lake Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Round Lake Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–16.6%), 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 Round Lake Heights 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 Round Lake Heights.
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.