Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Arlington Heights is 81.5 years, about 3.6 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Arlington Heights is 6.5%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Arlington Heights is about 40% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Arlington Heights is about 34% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Arlington Heights is about 30% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Arlington Heights is about 47% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Arlington Heights is about 29% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Arlington Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.85 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Arlington Heights is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arlington Heights, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Arlington Heights, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Arlington Heights, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 74,627 residents against a local median of 43,720. Where Arlington Heights, IL breaks from the cities next to it is uninsured, sitting 32% below the local median of 9.5% at 6.5%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 5.3% on uninsured, so Arlington Heights, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Arlington Heights, IL has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 74,627 | 81.5 yrs #2/5 | 6.5% #1/5 | 23.9% #1/5 |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 23,336 | 79.7 yrs | 10.3% | 25.4% |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 51,830 | 81.7 yrs | 8.4% | 24.5% |
| Palatine, IL | 56,455 | 81.4 yrs | 8.8% | 25.3% |
| Wheeling, IL | 35,611 | 81.5 yrs | 13.7% | 26.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Arlington Heights, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Arlington Heights, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Arlington Heights, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 81.5 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Arlington Heights, Illinois residents are uninsured?
6.5% of Arlington Heights, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Arlington Heights, Illinois residents are obese?
23.9% of Arlington Heights, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.