Health Profile of Elk Grove Village, Illinois
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Elk Grove Village 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
Elk Grove Village Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Elk Grove Village | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Elk Grove Village is 80.3 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.3% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,897 residents in Elk Grove Village are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 503 138 men · 365 women
- 75–84 1,471 603 men · 867 women
- 65–74 2,347 1,063 men · 1,284 women
- 50–64 5,576 2,740 men · 2,836 women
Younger residents
5,845 residents in Elk Grove Village are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,998 975 boys · 1,023 girls
- 7–12 1,781 844 boys · 937 girls
- 3–7 1,213 604 boys · 609 girls
- 0–3 853 452 boys · 401 girls
About 1,180 residents in Elk Grove Village (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elk Grove Village | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.4% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Elk Grove Village is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Elk Grove Village is about 27% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Elk Grove Village is about 22% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elk Grove Village | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.3% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Elk Grove Village is about 29% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,690 cigarettes a day, 860,710 a month, or 10.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 315,594 minutes a day and 115.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elk Grove Village is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.73 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 | Elk Grove Village | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.13 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elk Grove Village is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Elk Grove Village, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Elk Grove Village, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 27,591 | 80.3 yrs #2/3 | 9.0% #1/3 | 26.4% #2/3 |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 24,014 | 79.7 yrs | 12.0% | 25.4% |
| Addison, IL | 33,056 | 80.8 yrs | 11.9% | 31.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
How healthy is Elk Grove Village, Illinois?
Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, Illinois?
People in Elk Grove Village, Illinois can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Elk Grove Village, Illinois?
9.0% of residents in Elk Grove Village, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.2 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Elk Grove Village, Illinois?
26.4% of adults in Elk Grove Village, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.7 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Elk Grove Village, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,690 cigarettes a day, 860,710 a month, or 10.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 315,594 minutes a day and 115.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elk Grove Village is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.73 lifetimes a year.
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