Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Washington Township is healthier than 33%
Washington Township differs from Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60401, 60940. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Washington Township’s lead shrinks
Washington Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, but 33% of the 8,244 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Washington Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Washington Township runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Washington 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 ↓
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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60401, 60940, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #452 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Washington Township’s median household income is $102,250; among the 8,244 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 33%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Illinois towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Washington Township is healthier than 41% of graded towns, against 57% nationally.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Washington Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Washington 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.
Washington Township and the towns around it
Washington Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | B | 38.4% | 11.4% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Will Township | B− | 39% | 11.3% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Yellowhead Township | C+ | 39.1% | 13% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Crete Township | B− | 40.4% | 13.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washington Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Township is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Washington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.3–21.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%32.8–44.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.9–39.1 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.3–40.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.7–32.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.7–16.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.4–15.9 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.3–29.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.6–21.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%32–43.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.7–9.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.2–81.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.4–67.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.5–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.2–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.6–68.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%60.4–76.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.7–24 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.9–37.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.1–27.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.9–13.7 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.6–11.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%9–12.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%25–32.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12–16.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 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 Washington Township
Is Washington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #452 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Township?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 44.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Franciscan Health Dyer in Dyer, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.4%), 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 Washington Township 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 Washington 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.