Health Profile of Downers Grove, Illinois
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Downers Grove 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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A
Downers Grove Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Downers Grove is 80.8 years, about 2.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.4% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,921 residents in Downers Grove are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 905 303 men · 602 women
- 75–84 2,619 1,100 men · 1,519 women
- 65–74 5,303 2,476 men · 2,827 women
- 50–64 11,093 5,667 men · 5,427 women
Younger residents
11,014 residents in Downers Grove are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,123 1,552 boys · 1,571 girls
- 7–12 3,279 1,617 boys · 1,662 girls
- 3–7 2,659 1,321 boys · 1,338 girls
- 0–3 1,953 957 boys · 996 girls
About 1,782 residents in Downers Grove (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Downers Grove is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Downers Grove is about 23% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Downers Grove is about 22% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Downers Grove is about 41% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Downers Grove is about 29% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,093 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 507,021 minutes a day and 185.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Downers Grove is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.36 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 | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.65 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Downers Grove is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Downers Grove, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Downers Grove, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 51,779 residents against a local median of 22,993. The measure that sets Downers Grove, IL apart most is uninsured: 3.8%, 36% below the local median of 5.9%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 4.1% on uninsured, so Downers Grove, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Downers Grove, IL has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove, IL | 51,779 | 80.8 yrs #4/5 | 3.8% #1/5 | 27.8% #4/5 |
| Westmont, IL | 23,509 | 81.1 yrs | 4.6% | 27.6% |
| Darien, IL | 21,208 | 81.5 yrs | 7.2% | 27.8% |
| Woodridge, IL | 32,108 | 80.4 yrs | 8.2% | 29.1% |
| Lisle, IL | 22,476 | 81.2 yrs | 4.1% | 26.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Downers Grove, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Downers Grove, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Downers Grove, Illinois?
Downers Grove, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Downers Grove, Illinois?
People in Downers Grove, Illinois can expect to live 80.8 years on average, 2.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Downers Grove, Illinois?
3.8% of residents in Downers Grove, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 3.1 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Downers Grove, Illinois?
27.8% of adults in Downers Grove, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.2 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Downers Grove, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,093 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 507,021 minutes a day and 185.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Downers Grove is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.36 lifetimes a year.
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