Health Profile of Belleville, Illinois
Belleville 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
Belleville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Belleville | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Belleville is 76.5 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.8% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,543 residents in Belleville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,061 366 men · 695 women
- 75–84 1,729 667 men · 1,062 women
- 65–74 3,365 1,569 men · 1,796 women
- 50–64 7,387 3,434 men · 3,954 women
Younger residents
7,952 residents in Belleville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,687 1,250 boys · 1,436 girls
- 7–12 2,351 1,131 boys · 1,220 girls
- 3–7 1,673 826 boys · 847 girls
- 0–3 1,241 616 boys · 624 girls
About 2,497 residents in Belleville (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Belleville | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.1% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Belleville are about the same as in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Belleville | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Belleville are about the same as in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,878 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 592,662 minutes a day and 216.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Belleville is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.38 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 | Belleville | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.74 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Belleville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Belleville, 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 Belleville, Illinois.
Is Belleville, Illinois a healthy place to live?
Belleville, 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 Belleville, Illinois?
People in Belleville, Illinois can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Belleville, Illinois?
5.2% of residents in Belleville, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 1.6 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Belleville, Illinois residents are obese?
38.1% of adults in Belleville, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Belleville, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,878 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 592,662 minutes a day and 216.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Belleville is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.38 lifetimes a year.
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