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 | Elmwood Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Elmwood Park is 78.3 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Elmwood Park is 9.8%, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elmwood Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Elmwood Park is about 23% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Elmwood Park is about 20% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Elmwood Park is about 18% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elmwood Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.3% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Elmwood Park is about 25% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Elmwood Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.36 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elmwood Park is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elmwood Park, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Elmwood Park, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Elmwood Park, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Elmwood Park, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Elmwood Park, Illinois is 78.3 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Elmwood Park, Illinois residents are uninsured?
9.8% of Elmwood Park, Illinois residents are uninsured, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Elmwood Park, Illinois residents are obese?
27.8% of Elmwood Park, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.