Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Downers Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Downers Grove is 80.8 years, about 2.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Downers Grove is 4.3%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Downers Grove is about 40% lower than in Illinois. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Downers Grove, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Downers Grove, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 50,363 residents against a local median of 22,507. The measure that sets Downers Grove, IL apart most is uninsured: 4.3%, 32% below the local median of 6.3%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 4.3% 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 2nd lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,363 | 80.8 yrs #4/5 | 4.3% #2/5 | 27.8% #4/5 |
| Westmont, IL | 23,160 | 81.1 yrs | 5.0% | 27.6% |
| Darien, IL | 21,280 | 81.5 yrs | 7.6% | 27.8% |
| Woodridge, IL | 31,506 | 80.4 yrs | 8.2% | 29.1% |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | 81.2 yrs | 3.9% | 26.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Downers Grove, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Downers Grove, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Downers Grove, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Downers Grove, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Downers Grove, Illinois is 80.8 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Downers Grove, Illinois residents are uninsured?
4.3% of Downers Grove, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Downers Grove, Illinois residents are obese?
27.8% of Downers Grove, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.