Health Profile of Decatur, Illinois
Decatur 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
Decatur Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Decatur | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Decatur is 74.8 years, about 3.0 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.7% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,532 residents in Decatur are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,759 591 men · 1,168 women
- 75–84 3,105 1,218 men · 1,886 women
- 65–74 5,668 2,552 men · 3,116 women
- 50–64 11,000 5,320 men · 5,680 women
Younger residents
11,836 residents in Decatur are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,566 1,762 boys · 1,804 girls
- 7–12 3,376 1,693 boys · 1,682 girls
- 3–7 2,785 1,392 boys · 1,393 girls
- 0–3 2,109 1,057 boys · 1,052 girls
About 4,945 residents in Decatur (8.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Decatur | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.6% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Decatur is about 20% higher than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Decatur | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.3% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.6% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Decatur is about 22% higher than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Decatur is about 20% higher than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,333 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 418.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Decatur is 74.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Decatur | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.90 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Decatur is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Decatur, 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 Decatur, Illinois.
Is Decatur, Illinois a healthy place to live?
Decatur, 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 Decatur, Illinois?
People in Decatur, Illinois can expect to live 74.8 years on average, 3.0 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Decatur, Illinois?
4.8% of residents in Decatur, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 2.0 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Decatur, Illinois?
39.6% of adults in Decatur, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.6 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in Decatur, Illinois?
Compared with Illinois as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 23.3%, about 22% higher than the Illinois rate of 19.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Decatur, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,333 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 418.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Decatur is 74.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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