On CDC estimates, Willowbrook is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Willowbrook differs from Illinois on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willowbrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willowbrook
High blood pressure, diabetes and stroke run high in Willowbrook
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure, vs 33% across Illinois. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.1%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Willowbrook runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Willowbrook, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Willowbrook keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (68% vs 63.4%). 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 Willowbrook’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Willowbrook’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willowbrook is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Willowbrook’s median household income is $89,773; among the 9,967 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Willowbrook adults…
Willowbrook runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willowbrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Willowbrook
No hospital or community health center in Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook; ≈ 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.
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How Willowbrook adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Willowbrook does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Willowbrook adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Willowbrook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Willowbrook and the towns around it
Willowbrook’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook | B− | 42.2% | 15.1% | 11% | CDC place |
| Plum Valley | — | — | — | — | |
| Crete Township | B− | 40.4% | 13.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Plum Valley: 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 Willowbrook adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Willowbrook
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Willowbrook is better than Illinois on 8 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Willowbrook’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Willowbrook | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.6–22.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%36.3–48.3 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.1–17.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%39.4–47.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.3–42.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.1–34 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.3–7.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8–12.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.8–13.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%21.6–30.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.9–16.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%34.5–45.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.8–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%80.8–86.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.5–71.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.9%90.5–93 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%80.8–85.8 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.8–73.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.2–82.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.8–37.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.5–31.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.3–16.9 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.3–14.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10–15.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%23.7–31.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.7–17.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9–12.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6–8.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 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 Willowbrook
Is Willowbrook a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willowbrook is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Willowbrook?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 48.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Willowbrook?
Franciscan Health Dyer in Dyer, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Willowbrook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Willowbrook have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.9%), 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 Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook.
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.