Health Profile of Berwyn, Illinois
Berwyn 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
Berwyn Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Berwyn is 78.8 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.6% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,178 residents in Berwyn are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 747 285 men · 462 women
- 75–84 1,914 774 men · 1,140 women
- 65–74 3,748 1,696 men · 2,052 women
- 50–64 9,769 4,975 men · 4,794 women
Younger residents
13,221 residents in Berwyn are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,136 2,258 boys · 1,878 girls
- 7–12 3,864 2,082 boys · 1,781 girls
- 3–7 3,008 1,541 boys · 1,467 girls
- 0–3 2,214 1,061 boys · 1,154 girls
About 1,881 residents in Berwyn (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.5% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Berwyn is about 32% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Berwyn is about 31% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Berwyn is about 15% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.5% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Berwyn is about 26% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,118 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 672,298 minutes a day and 245.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Berwyn is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.92 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 | Berwyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.52 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Berwyn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Berwyn, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Berwyn, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn, IL | 55,595 | 78.8 yrs #1/2 | 10.2% #1/2 | 30.5% #1/2 |
| Cicero, IL | 82,796 | 77.9 yrs | 20.0% | 34.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, Illinois.
How healthy is Berwyn, Illinois?
Berwyn, 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.
How long do people live in Berwyn, Illinois?
People in Berwyn, Illinois can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What percentage of Berwyn, Illinois residents are uninsured?
10.2% of residents in Berwyn, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.3 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Berwyn, Illinois?
30.5% of adults in Berwyn, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.5 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Berwyn, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,118 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 672,298 minutes a day and 245.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Berwyn is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.92 lifetimes a year.
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