Healthiest Cities in Illinois

Top 100 cities ranked by healthiest cities

Best Illinois Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Healthiest Cities — Illinois

1 South Barrington 19.8%

2 Wilmette 22.5%

3 Northbrook 22.6%

4 Lincolnwood 22.6%

5 Inverness 22.8%

6 Winnetka 23.0%

7 Glencoe 23.1%

8 Morton Grove 23.1%

9 Western Springs 23.6%

10 Glenview 23.7%

11 Northfield 23.7%

12 Schaumburg 24.4%

13 Hoffman Estates 24.7%

14 Park Ridge 24.7%

15 River Forest 24.8%

16 Arlington Heights 24.9%

17 Hinsdale 24.9%

18 Skokie 25.1%

19 Buffalo Grove 25.2%

20 Oak Brook 25.4%

21 Burr Ridge 25.6%

22 La Grange 25.6%

23 Niles 25.7%

24 Riverside 25.7%

25 La Grange Park 25.8%

26 Mount Prospect 25.9%

27 Lemont 26.2%

28 Elk Grove Village 26.5%

29 Oak Park 26.6%

30 Bartlett 26.6%

31 Barrington 26.6%

32 Palatine 26.7%

33 Des Plaines 26.7%

34 Lincolnshire 26.7%

35 Rolling Meadows 26.7%

36 Harwood Heights 26.9%

37 Prospect Heights 27.0%

38 Orland Park 27.1%

39 Vernon Hills 27.2%

40 Naperville 27.3%

41 Long Grove 27.3%

42 Palos Heights 27.4%

43 Wheeling 27.4%

44 Evanston 27.5%

45 Willow Springs 27.6%

46 Clarendon Hills 27.6%

47 Hawthorn Woods 27.6%

48 Brookfield 27.8%

49 Elmhurst 27.9%

50 Deerfield 28.0%

51 Itasca 28.0%

52 Countryside 28.1%

53 Lake Bluff 28.2%

54 Norridge 28.2%

55 Streamwood 28.3%

56 Lisle 28.3%

57 Orland Hills 28.5%

58 Glen Ellyn 28.5%

59 Wheaton 28.6%

60 Oak Forest 28.6%

61 Lake Forest 28.6%

62 Darien 28.7%

63 Westchester 28.8%

64 Tinley Park 28.9%

65 Downers Grove 29.0%

66 Carol Stream 29.0%

67 Winfield 29.0%

68 Westmont 29.1%

69 Lake Zurich 29.3%

70 Highland Park 29.3%

71 Libertyville 29.3%

72 Roselle 29.4%

73 Bloomingdale 29.4%

74 Palos Hills 29.4%

75 Elmwood Park 29.4%

76 Lombard 29.5%

77 Grandwood Park 29.5%

78 Schiller Park 29.6%

79 Mahomet 29.8%

80 Lake Barrington 29.8%

81 Savoy 29.8%

82 Forest Park 30.0%

83 Woodridge 30.0%

84 Evergreen Park 30.1%

85 Hickory Hills 30.1%

86 Hanover Park 30.1%

87 Crestwood 30.2%

88 Oak Lawn 30.3%

89 Cary 30.5%

90 Algonquin 30.5%

91 Campton Hills 30.5%

92 Bridgeview 30.6%

93 Geneva 30.7%

94 Volo 30.7%

95 Glendale Heights 30.7%

96 Gilberts 30.8%

97 Villa Park 30.8%

98 Lake in the Hills 31.0%

99 Huntley 31.0%

100 North Riverside 31.0%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by healthiest cities in Illinois.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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