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 | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Carol Stream is 80.4 years, about 2.5 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Carol Stream is 5.1%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.4% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Carol Stream is about 40% lower than in Illinois. The rate of self-rated poor health in Carol Stream is about 31% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Carol Stream is about 30% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.1% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.1% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Carol Stream is about 27% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Carol Stream is about 16% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Carol Stream | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.35 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carol Stream is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carol Stream, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Carol Stream, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Carol Stream, IL is the 2nd largest of the 5 cities compared here, 36,866 residents against a local median of 26,262. Carol Stream, IL's uninsured, at 5.1%, runs 27% below the 7.0% typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 7.7% on uninsured, so Carol Stream, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Carol Stream, IL has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Stream, IL | 36,866 | 80.4 yrs #3/5 | 5.1% #3/5 | 28.4% #2/5 |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 22,627 | 79.1 yrs | 4.8% | 28.7% |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 23,187 | 80.4 yrs | 9.1% | 29.3% |
| Hanover Park, IL | 29,338 | 79.6 yrs | 10.3% | 28.6% |
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | 81.8 yrs | 2.7% | 26.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Carol Stream, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Carol Stream, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Carol Stream, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Carol Stream, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Carol Stream, Illinois is 80.4 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Carol Stream, Illinois residents are uninsured?
5.1% of Carol Stream, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Carol Stream, Illinois residents are obese?
28.4% of Carol Stream, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.