On CDC estimates, Streamwood is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Streamwood differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Streamwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Streamwood
1 in 8 working-age adults in Streamwood has no health insurance
13.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Streamwood
Streamwood runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.1% vs 7.6%), heart disease (4.9% vs 5.9%) and arthritis (20.3% vs 24.2%). Conditions ↓
Streamwood has a community health center but no hospital
Greater Family Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, 2.8 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Streamwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Streamwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Streamwood is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #251 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 55%.
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). Streamwood’s median household income is $101,218; among the 8,403 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Streamwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Streamwood adults…
Streamwood runs below IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Streamwood
1 community health center in Streamwood, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Streamwood; ≈ 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.
6 miles of trails across 39 parks and preserves
How Streamwood adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Streamwood 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.
13.9% of Streamwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Streamwood and the towns around it
Streamwood’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streamwood | A− | 28.6% | 11% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Bartlett | A | 27.4% | 9.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Hoffman Estates | A | 25.2% | 9.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Hanover Park | A− | 30.3% | 10.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Schaumburg | A+ | 24.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Streamwood adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Streamwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Streamwood is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Streamwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Streamwood | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%17.1–20.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.4–16.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%25.4–31.7 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.8–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.1%25.7–30.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32.1–37.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.3%18.5–22.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.9–6.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.6–12.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%21–26.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%16.6–20.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%31.8–38.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73.1–78.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%59.4–65.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.7–88.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.9–75.4 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.7%52.7–60.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%67–78.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16.5–20.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%31.7–37.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%25.1–30.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%13.4–16.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%23.6–28.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.4–12.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Streamwood
Is Streamwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Streamwood is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #251 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Streamwood?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 31.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Streamwood?
St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Streamwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Streamwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–14.9%), 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 Streamwood 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 Streamwood.
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.