Health Profile of Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights 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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C
Chicago Heights Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Chicago Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.9% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Chicago Heights is 76.4 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 11.3%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.9% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,147 residents in Chicago Heights are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 424 158 men · 265 women
- 75–84 1,133 447 men · 685 women
- 65–74 1,908 905 men · 1,003 women
- 50–64 4,682 2,171 men · 2,512 women
Younger residents
7,158 residents in Chicago Heights are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,382 1,249 boys · 1,132 girls
- 7–12 2,150 978 boys · 1,171 girls
- 3–7 1,519 669 boys · 851 girls
- 0–3 1,108 524 boys · 584 girls
About 1,370 residents in Chicago Heights (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Chicago Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Chicago Heights is about 27% higher than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Chicago Heights is about 26% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Chicago Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.1% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Chicago Heights is about 30% higher than in Illinois. The rate of binge drinking in Chicago Heights is about 15% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,251 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 409,762 minutes a day and 149.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chicago Heights is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.72 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 | Chicago Heights | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.54 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Chicago Heights is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Chicago Heights, Illinois has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Illinois, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Chicago Heights, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
People in Chicago Heights, Illinois can expect to live 76.4 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
11.3% of residents in Chicago Heights, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 4.5 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
37.3% of adults in Chicago Heights, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
What is the biggest health concern in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Compared with Illinois as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.2%, about 30% higher than the Illinois rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Chicago Heights, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,251 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 409,762 minutes a day and 149.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chicago Heights is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.72 lifetimes a year.
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