How healthy is LaPlace?
LaPlace differs from Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for LaPlace. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in LaPlace
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in LaPlace
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.3%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, LaPlace runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in LaPlace, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer LaPlace adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 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 LaPlace’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 LaPlace adults…
LaPlace runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of LaPlace adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of LaPlace adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near LaPlace
No hospital or community health center in LaPlace 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 LaPlace; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How LaPlace adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 LaPlace 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of LaPlace adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 170 people are less certain, so we show LaPlace's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for LaPlace
| Measure | LaPlace | Likely range | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 39.4% | 34.9–44.5% | 33% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% | 35.5–45.3% | 35.4% | worse |
| Obesity | 36.2% | 27.7–45.7% | 34% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3% | 28.6–36.5% | 24.2% | worse |
| Depression | 21.8% | 18.3–25.8% | 19.8% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 12.3% | 9.9–15% | 10.3% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10.4% | 9.2–11.9% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 11.3% | 10.1–12.7% | 7.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11–15.1% | 11.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.4% | 7.1–10% | 6.3% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.8% | 6.9–9% | 5.9% | worse |
| Stroke | 4% | 3.5–4.6% | 3.3% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4% | 10.8–16.4% | 12.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16.8% | 13.7–20.3% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 23.1% | 18.7–28.7% | 23% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4% | 28.6–42.9% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80.7% | 77.2–84% | 77.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 64.6% | 60.7–68.4% | 63.4% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 89.3% | 87.6–91% | 87.4% | better |
| Colon screening | 64.5% | 59.3–69.6% | 60.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 72.7% | 67.6–77.3% | 73.5% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 80.4% | 77.3–83.2% | 75.7% | better |
| No health insurance | 6.3% | 4.9–8.1% | 9.9% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 31.3% | 26.1–36.8% | 33.5% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 22.3% | 18.5–26.5% | 25.4% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.6% | 13.7–18.1% | 15.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% | 15.5–22% | 18.6% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.9% | 12–16.2% | 12.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 10.7% | 8.4–13.5% | 15.9% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 8.7% | 7–10.6% | 13.2% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.8% | 4.7–6.9% | 7.8% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 6.1% | 5–7.2% | 8% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 10.3% | 7.9–13.1% | 13.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9% | 26.2–36.3% | 27.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15.3% | 12.8–18.2% | 12.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.3% | 10.6–14.5% | 12.6% | |
| Hearing | 8.5% | 7.4–9.8% | 6.2% | |
| Vision | 4.5% | 3.9–5.3% | 4.8% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.7% | 3.2–4.3% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 8% | 6.9–9.4% | 7.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed LaPlace door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Illinois figure falls inside it, we don’t call LaPlace better or worse.
CDC publishes LaPlace directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in LaPlace.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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. 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.