Church of the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery · Photo: bogdanstepniak · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Warren Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Warren Township beats Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60031, 60083, 60030, 60048. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warren Township
Fewer Warren Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Health varies a lot right around Warren Township
Grades next door run from Libertyville Township (A+) to Waukegan (C). Warren Township is an A. Around town ↓
Warren Township is an active town
Only 19.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 19 miles of trails across 38 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Warren Township
Warren Township runs below Illinois on COPD (5.2% vs 6.3%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.3%). 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 Warren Township’s likely range; Warren Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60031, 60083, 60030, 60048, 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 Warren Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #173 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 65%.
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). Warren Township’s median household income is $104,155; among the 7,961 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 82%, 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.
10% of Warren Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Warren Township and the towns around it
Warren Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Township | A | 33% | 11.1% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Waukegan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Avon Township | A− | 34.2% | 10.8% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Libertyville Township | A+ | 30.3% | 10% | 8.3% | ZIP codes |
| Newport Township | B+ | 35.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Waukegan | C | 40.2% | 14.4% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Third Lake | A | 31.3% | 9.9% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Grayslake | A | 31.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Waukegan Township: the same community as Waukegan, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 38 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Warren Township adults…
Warren Township runs below IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Warren Township
No hospital or community health center in Warren Township 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 Warren 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Warren Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Warren Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
3 in 10 Warren 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warren Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warren Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warren Township is better than Illinois on 11 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Warren Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warren Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.6–17.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.3–15.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%27.9–38 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%28.9–35.8 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.2–40.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%19.6–24.9 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.4–11.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.6–11.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%16.3–22.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%27.7–37.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.5–9.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.1–80.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%64.4–70.9 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.6–78 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58.6–67.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.7–81.9 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.4–21 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%26.5–34.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.5–26.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.5–12.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.8–7.4 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.7–11.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%20.2–26.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.7–12.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| 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 Warren Township
Is Warren Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #173 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warren Township?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 38%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warren Township?
Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Warren Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warren Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–9.9%), 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 Warren 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 Warren 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.