On CDC estimates, South Barrington is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
South Barrington differs from Illinois on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 26 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Barrington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Barrington
South Barrington is older than Illinois, yet healthier on chronic conditions
South Barrington runs below Illinois on six chronic conditions, most of all obesity (20.6% vs 34%), COPD (4.1% vs 6.3%) and depression (15.3% vs 19.8%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, South Barrington’s lead shrinks
South Barrington is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, but 56% of the 691 towns with similar household incomes ($166K–$277K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Few South Barrington adults smoke
6.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
South Barrington is an active town
Only 15.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 South Barrington’s likely range.
What’s behind South Barrington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Barrington is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #25 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 74%.
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). South Barrington’s median household income is $221,575; among the 691 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($166K–$277K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Barrington adults…
South Barrington runs below IL on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
South Barrington is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Barrington as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
6.1 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Barrington
No hospital or community health center in South Barrington 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 South Barrington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Barrington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How South Barrington adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, South Barrington does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 South Barrington 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.
4.4% of South Barrington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Barrington and the towns around it
South Barrington’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Barrington | A+ | 20.6% | 10.5% | 6.2% | CDC place |
| Hoffman Estates | A | 25.2% | 9.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Barrington Hills | A | 27.3% | 10.4% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Inverness | A+ | 23.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Barrington Township | A+ | 26.4% | 10.1% | 7.6% | ZIP codes |
| Palatine Township | A+ | 26% | 9.5% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Barrington adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Barrington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Barrington is better than Illinois on 26 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside South Barrington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Barrington | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.9–13.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.5–9.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%8.8–11.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 20.6%17.9–23.3 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.7%27.1–32.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.8–42.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 22.3%20.1–24.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 7.9%7.1–8.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.9%3.9–6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.9%13.7–18.5 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.5–17.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%26.8–33.3 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4%3.2–4.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%79.5–83.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.3%71.7–76.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.8%91.8–93.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.5–81.7 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%58.9–66.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%71.6–81.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.4–17.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%26.4–32.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.8–25 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.1%5.9–8.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3%2.5–3.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.5–5.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.7%16.5–21.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.4–10 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7%6–8.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.7–2.3 | 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 South Barrington
Is South Barrington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Barrington is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #25 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Barrington?
CDC estimates 20.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.9% and 23.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Barrington?
St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, 2.9 miles in a straight line from South Barrington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Barrington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–4.9%), 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 South Barrington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Barrington.
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.