Health Profile of Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin 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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A
Algonquin Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Algonquin | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Algonquin is 80.5 years, about 2.6 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.6% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,496 residents in Algonquin are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 383 140 men · 242 women
- 75–84 810 356 men · 454 women
- 65–74 1,936 915 men · 1,021 women
- 50–64 6,368 3,138 men · 3,230 women
Younger residents
6,216 residents in Algonquin are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,014 1,022 boys · 992 girls
- 7–12 1,832 941 boys · 891 girls
- 3–7 1,373 671 boys · 702 girls
- 0–3 997 453 boys · 544 girls
About 666 residents in Algonquin (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Algonquin | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.6% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Algonquin is about 40% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Algonquin is about 29% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Algonquin is about 22% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Algonquin | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Algonquin is about 27% lower than in Illinois. The rate of smoking in Algonquin is about 27% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,532 cigarettes a day, 945,964 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 346,854 minutes a day and 126.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Algonquin is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.99 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 | Algonquin | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.90 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Algonquin is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Algonquin, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Algonquin, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin, IL | 28,443 | 80.5 yrs #1/3 | 4.1% #2/3 | 33.6% #1/3 |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 25,084 | 79.7 yrs | 3.9% | 34.9% |
| Carpentersville, IL | 23,807 | 79.1 yrs | 11.1% | 38.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Algonquin, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Algonquin, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Algonquin, Illinois?
Algonquin, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Algonquin, Illinois?
People in Algonquin, Illinois can expect to live 80.5 years on average, 2.6 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Algonquin, Illinois?
4.1% of residents in Algonquin, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.7 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Algonquin, Illinois?
33.6% of adults in Algonquin, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.5 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Algonquin, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,532 cigarettes a day, 945,964 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 346,854 minutes a day and 126.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Algonquin is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.99 lifetimes a year.
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