Health Profile of Dolton, Illinois
Dolton 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
Dolton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Dolton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Dolton is 75.4 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.5% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,568 residents in Dolton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 243 45 men · 198 women
- 75–84 757 356 men · 401 women
- 65–74 1,761 727 men · 1,034 women
- 50–64 3,808 1,607 men · 2,200 women
Younger residents
5,022 residents in Dolton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,633 897 boys · 736 girls
- 7–12 1,513 818 boys · 695 girls
- 3–7 1,103 633 boys · 469 girls
- 0–3 773 483 boys · 291 girls
About 968 residents in Dolton (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dolton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Dolton is about 34% higher than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Dolton is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Dolton is about 19% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dolton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Dolton is about 25% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Dolton is about 23% higher than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,971 cigarettes a day, 839,145 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,686 minutes a day and 112.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dolton is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.83 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 | Dolton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.72 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dolton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Dolton, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Dolton, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolton, IL | 20,134 | 75.4 yrs #3/3 | 7.1% #1/3 | 40.2% #3/3 |
| South Holland, IL | 22,419 | 77.5 yrs | 7.9% | 35.8% |
| Calumet City, IL | 34,245 | 75.4 yrs | 8.8% | 38.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dolton, 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 Dolton, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Dolton, Illinois?
Dolton, 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.
How long do people live in Dolton, Illinois?
People in Dolton, Illinois can expect to live 75.4 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What percentage of Dolton, Illinois residents are uninsured?
7.1% of residents in Dolton, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, about the same as the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Dolton, Illinois?
40.2% of adults in Dolton, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.1 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
What is the biggest health concern in Dolton, Illinois?
Compared with Illinois as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.4%, about 34% higher than the Illinois rate of 10.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Dolton, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,971 cigarettes a day, 839,145 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,686 minutes a day and 112.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dolton is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.83 lifetimes a year.
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