Health Profile of Cicero, Illinois
Cicero 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
Cicero Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cicero | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 20.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cicero is about the same as in Illinois, at 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 20.0%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.6% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,262 residents in Cicero are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 693 224 men · 469 women
- 75–84 1,906 744 men · 1,161 women
- 65–74 4,087 1,972 men · 2,115 women
- 50–64 12,576 6,740 men · 5,836 women
Younger residents
22,528 residents in Cicero are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,069 3,471 boys · 3,598 girls
- 7–12 6,702 3,345 boys · 3,357 girls
- 3–7 5,124 2,566 boys · 2,558 girls
- 0–3 3,632 1,798 boys · 1,834 girls
About 1,989 residents in Cicero (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cicero | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.5% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Cicero is about 51% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Cicero is about 35% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cicero | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.7% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cicero is about 39% higher than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 102,194 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 37.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 410.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cicero is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | Cicero | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.50 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cicero is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Cicero, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cicero, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | 82,796 | 77.9 yrs #3/3 | 20.0% #3/3 | 34.7% #3/3 |
| Berwyn, IL | 55,595 | 78.8 yrs | 10.2% | 30.5% |
| Oak Park, IL | 53,290 | 80.0 yrs | 3.1% | 26.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cicero, 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 Cicero, Illinois.
How healthy is Cicero, Illinois?
Cicero, 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 average lifespan in Cicero, Illinois?
People in Cicero, Illinois can expect to live 77.9 years on average, about the same as the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Cicero, Illinois?
20.0% of residents in Cicero, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 13.2 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Cicero, Illinois?
34.7% of adults in Cicero, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
What is the biggest health concern in Cicero, Illinois?
Compared with Illinois as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 36.7%, about 39% higher than the Illinois rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cicero, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 102,194 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 37.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 410.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cicero is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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