Health Profile of Addison, Illinois
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Addison Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Addison Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Addison | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Addison is 80.8 years, about 2.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 11.9%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.6% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,319 residents in Addison are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 613 220 men · 393 women
- 75–84 1,578 673 men · 905 women
- 65–74 2,809 1,351 men · 1,458 women
- 50–64 6,319 3,221 men · 3,098 women
Younger residents
6,921 residents in Addison are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,037 1,032 boys · 1,004 girls
- 7–12 2,012 960 boys · 1,052 girls
- 3–7 1,649 787 boys · 862 girls
- 0–3 1,223 600 boys · 624 girls
About 1,166 residents in Addison (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Addison | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Addison is about 27% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Addison is about 26% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Addison | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.6% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Addison are about the same as in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,806 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 481,869 minutes a day and 175.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Addison is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.14 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Addison | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.29 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Addison is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Addison, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Addison, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, IL | 33,056 | 80.8 yrs #2/3 | 11.9% #3/3 | 31.9% #3/3 |
| Villa Park, IL | 21,774 | 79.4 yrs | 6.1% | 30.4% |
| Lombard, IL | 44,068 | 81.0 yrs | 5.1% | 28.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Addison, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Addison, Illinois.
How healthy is Addison, Illinois?
Addison, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Addison, Illinois?
People in Addison, Illinois can expect to live 80.8 years on average, 2.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Addison, Illinois?
11.9% of residents in Addison, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 5.0 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Addison, Illinois?
31.9% of adults in Addison, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.1 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Addison, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,806 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 481,869 minutes a day and 175.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Addison is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.14 lifetimes a year.
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