Photo: Kingkevy · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Winfield Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Winfield Township beats Illinois on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60185, 60555, 60510, 60190. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winfield Township
What’s behind Winfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winfield Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #195 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 87% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, 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). Winfield Township’s median household income is $103,183; among the 8,104 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Winfield Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Winfield Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Winfield 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).
Out of every 100 Winfield Township adults…
Winfield Township runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 42 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Winfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Winfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Winfield 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Winfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Winfield Township and the towns around it
Winfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Township | A− | 32% | 10.5% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Milton Township | A+ | 28.8% | 9.1% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Naperville Township | A+ | 28.7% | 8.8% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Wheaton | A+ | 28.2% | 8.5% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Wayne Township | A | 30.1% | 10.4% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Naperville | A+ | 27.9% | 8.7% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Winfield | A | 29.7% | 9.9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Warrenville | A− | 32.2% | 10% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winfield Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Winfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Winfield Township is better than Illinois on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Winfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Winfield Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.6–18.8 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32%27.2–37.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%27.1–33.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32–39.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.4%19.8–25.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18–24.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.1–19.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%30.8–40.8 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%9.1–12.1 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74–80.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.2–70.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86–89.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.2–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58.4–68 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.9–81.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.7–21.3 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.8–37 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.8–27.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%12.1–16 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.3–8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.4–12.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.3–27.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10–13.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.3–13.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Winfield Township
Is Winfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winfield Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #195 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Winfield Township?
CDC estimates 32% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 37.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Winfield Township?
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Winfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Winfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–12.1%), 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 Winfield 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 Winfield 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.