Photo: Teemu08 at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Western Springs is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Western Springs differs from Illinois on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Western Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Western Springs
Western Springs is an active town
Only 12.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Western Springs ranks #3 for health in Illinois
Out of 767 Illinois towns with a Health Grade, Western Springs is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Western Springs doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Western Springs keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.4% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Western Springs’ likely range.
What’s behind Western Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Western Springs is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #3 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 almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 97%.
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). Western Springs’ median household income is $230,255; among the 593 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($173K–$288K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Western Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Western Springs adults…
Western Springs runs below IL on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Western Springs
No hospital or community health center in Western Springs 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 Western Springs; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Western Springs adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Western Springs does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Western Springs 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.
3.9% of Western Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Western Springs and the towns around it
Western Springs has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Springs | A+ | 24.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | CDC place |
| Hinsdale | A+ | 25.7% | 8.2% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Indian Head Park | A+ | 25.5% | 10.4% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Proviso Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lyons Township | A | 29.1% | 10.3% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Western Springs adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Western Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Western Springs is better than Illinois on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Western Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Western Springs | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.1%21.2–27.1 | 34% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.3%23.9–28.6 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.5–38 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22%20–24.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.2%3.4–5.2 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.3%18.9–23.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.1%25–31.4 | 35.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%3.1–4.5 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%77.1–81.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.4%76.1–80.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.3%91.3–93.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%72.1–77.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%63.4–70.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%73.6–83.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%17.2–21.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.9%25.2–30.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.1%16–20.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.3%4.5–6.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.4%3–4 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.9%3.1–4.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18%16–20.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%2–2.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 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 Western Springs
Is Western Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Western Springs is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #3 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Western Springs?
CDC estimates 24.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.2% and 27.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Western Springs?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale in Hinsdale, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Western Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Western Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–4.5%), 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 Western Springs more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Western Springs.
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.