Health Profile of Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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Buffalo Grove 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+
Buffalo Grove Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.7% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Buffalo Grove is 81.1 years, about 3.2 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 3.7%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.3% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,437 residents in Buffalo Grove are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 605 223 men · 382 women
- 75–84 1,533 609 men · 924 women
- 65–74 3,300 1,571 men · 1,729 women
- 50–64 8,000 3,934 men · 4,066 women
Younger residents
7,992 residents in Buffalo Grove are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,717 1,311 boys · 1,406 girls
- 7–12 2,316 1,134 boys · 1,183 girls
- 3–7 1,689 820 boys · 870 girls
- 0–3 1,270 599 boys · 671 girls
About 1,102 residents in Buffalo Grove (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Buffalo Grove is about 36% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Buffalo Grove is about 31% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Buffalo Grove is about 30% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.0% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Buffalo Grove is about 48% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Buffalo Grove is about 35% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,067 cigarettes a day, 812,016 a month, or 9.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 297,739 minutes a day and 108.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Buffalo Grove is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.55 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 | Buffalo Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.61 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Buffalo Grove is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Buffalo Grove, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Buffalo Grove, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 36,064 | 81.1 yrs #3/3 | 3.7% #2/3 | 24.9% #1/3 |
| Wheeling, IL | 35,608 | 81.5 yrs | 11.1% | 26.1% |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 22,177 | 81.7 yrs | 3.5% | 26.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Buffalo Grove, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Illinois, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
Buffalo Grove, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
People in Buffalo Grove, Illinois can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 3.2 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
3.7% of residents in Buffalo Grove, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 3.2 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Buffalo Grove, Illinois?
24.9% of adults in Buffalo Grove, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 11.1 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Buffalo Grove, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,067 cigarettes a day, 812,016 a month, or 9.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 297,739 minutes a day and 108.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Buffalo Grove is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.55 lifetimes a year.
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