North Grove School · Photo: lester1950 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Sycamore Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Sycamore Township differs from Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60178, 60135. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sycamore Township
Fewer Sycamore Township 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Sycamore Township is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Sycamore Township 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 Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, 10.3 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 Sycamore Township’s likely range; Sycamore Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60178, 60135, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Sycamore Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sycamore Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #220 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 64%.
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). Sycamore Township’s median household income is $87,400; among the 10,216 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 86%, 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.
9.5% of Sycamore Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sycamore Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Sycamore Township
1 community health center in Sycamore Township, 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 Sycamore Township; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Sycamore Township adults…
Sycamore Township runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Sycamore Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sycamore Township 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.
Sycamore Township and the towns around it
Sycamore Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Township | A− | 34.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Mayfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burlington Township | A | 33.8% | 9.7% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Cortland Township | A− | 34.8% | 10.1% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Sycamore | A− | 34.3% | 10% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Mayfield Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sycamore Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sycamore Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sycamore Township is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Sycamore Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sycamore Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.4–18.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–18.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%26.9–42.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.7–11.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28–36.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.2–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.3–29 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.7–10.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.7–13.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.2–24 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%16.3–23.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%25.8–39.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%73.7–81.4 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%65.5–72.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.3–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%59.6–70.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%66.5–82.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.8–26.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%26.2–36.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.4–26.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9–12.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%7.9–11.2 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%22.3–30.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.6–13 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.4–13.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Sycamore Township
Is Sycamore Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sycamore Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #220 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sycamore Township?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 42.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sycamore Township?
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Sycamore Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sycamore Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.1%), 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 Sycamore Township 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 Sycamore Township.
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.