Healthcare & Safety in Wheaton

Wheaton carries a real, genuinely low crime profile and a substantial regional healthcare employer base (DuPage Medical Group) headquartered directly in the city.

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A Real, Substantial Healthcare Employer Presence

DuPage Medical Group, one of Wheaton's major employers, anchors real, direct healthcare access alongside Health Care and Social Assistance being Wheaton's single largest employment sector (~5,282 workers).

A Real, Genuinely Low Crime Rate

Wheaton's safety score ran approximately 89 out of 100, ranking #26 of 184 Illinois cities per this pass's source. Violent crime ran approximately 5.86x-7.27x lower than the Illinois and national averages.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.