Health Profile of Elmhurst, Illinois
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Elmhurst 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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Elmhurst Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Elmhurst is 83.2 years, about 5.3 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 2.8%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.7% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,916 residents in Elmhurst are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 987 357 men · 631 women
- 75–84 2,113 815 men · 1,298 women
- 65–74 3,986 1,892 men · 2,095 women
- 50–64 8,830 4,495 men · 4,335 women
Younger residents
10,607 residents in Elmhurst are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,325 1,821 boys · 1,504 girls
- 7–12 3,162 1,698 boys · 1,464 girls
- 3–7 2,408 1,173 boys · 1,234 girls
- 0–3 1,712 788 boys · 924 girls
About 1,285 residents in Elmhurst (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Elmhurst is about 32% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Elmhurst is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Elmhurst is about 25% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Elmhurst is about 44% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Elmhurst is about 32% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,492 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 390,416 minutes a day and 142.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elmhurst is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.26 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 | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.42 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elmhurst is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Elmhurst, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Elmhurst, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL | 44,072 | 83.2 yrs #1/2 | 2.8% #1/2 | 26.9% #1/2 |
| Villa Park, IL | 21,774 | 79.4 yrs | 6.1% | 30.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elmhurst, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Illinois, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Elmhurst, Illinois.
How healthy is Elmhurst, Illinois?
Elmhurst, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Elmhurst, Illinois?
People in Elmhurst, Illinois can expect to live 83.2 years on average, 5.3 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Elmhurst, Illinois?
2.8% of residents in Elmhurst, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 36 people, 4.1 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Elmhurst, Illinois?
26.9% of adults in Elmhurst, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.2 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Elmhurst, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,492 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 390,416 minutes a day and 142.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elmhurst is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.26 lifetimes a year.
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