Photo: Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, West Dundee is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
West Dundee beats Illinois on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Dundee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Dundee
Stroke and COPD are less common in West Dundee
West Dundee runs below Illinois on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%), COPD (4.9% vs 6.3%) and diabetes (9.3% vs 11.7%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer West Dundee adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
West Dundee is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. The town has 10 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves. 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 West Dundee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind West Dundee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Dundee is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #113 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 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, 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). West Dundee’s median household income is $105,368; among the 7,808 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 West Dundee adults…
West Dundee runs below IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of West Dundee residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of West Dundee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Care in and near West Dundee
No hospital or community health center in West Dundee 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 West Dundee; ≈ 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 West Dundee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How West Dundee adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 West Dundee 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.
West Dundee and the towns around it
West Dundee’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dundee | A | 32.5% | 9.3% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Elgin | B | 35.8% | 12.1% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Sleepy Hollow | A | 33.1% | 10.9% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Carpentersville | B− | 37.6% | 11.3% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| East Dundee | B+ | 35% | 12% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Gilberts | A | 32.3% | 8.6% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Dundee adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Dundee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Dundee is better than Illinois on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside West Dundee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Dundee | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.2–16.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–12.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–17.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%27.1–38.4 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8–10.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.6%24.4–31.3 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.4–37 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.2%19.6–25.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.2–5.8 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.5–8.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.1–11.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.4–22 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%16.8–23.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%28.4–39.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.4–79.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%66.9–73.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.8–89.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.2–76.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.9–68.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67.2–81.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17–23.2 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%27.2–36.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.6–26.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8.3–12 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%7.8–10.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.5–6.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.6–9.8 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.5%19.3–26 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.6–12.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 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 West Dundee
Is West Dundee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Dundee is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #113 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Dundee?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 38.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Dundee?
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, 3.4 miles in a straight line from West Dundee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Dundee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.6%), 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 West Dundee 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 West Dundee.
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.