Health Profile of Evanston, Illinois
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Evanston 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
Evanston Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Evanston | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Evanston is 81.6 years, about 3.7 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.4% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,945 residents in Evanston are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,663 525 men · 1,137 women
- 75–84 2,845 1,057 men · 1,788 women
- 65–74 5,972 2,707 men · 3,265 women
- 50–64 12,465 5,974 men · 6,491 women
Younger residents
12,652 residents in Evanston are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,633 1,946 boys · 1,687 girls
- 7–12 3,744 2,025 boys · 1,719 girls
- 3–7 3,014 1,639 boys · 1,376 girls
- 0–3 2,261 1,252 boys · 1,009 girls
About 2,590 residents in Evanston (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Evanston | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Evanston is about 36% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Evanston is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Evanston is about 26% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Evanston | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.5% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Evanston is about 46% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Evanston is about 26% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,003 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 627,031 minutes a day and 228.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Evanston is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.34 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 | Evanston | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.56 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Evanston is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Evanston, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Evanston, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | 67,656 | 81.6 yrs #3/3 | 4.3% #2/3 | 25.9% #3/3 |
| Wilmette, IL | 24,620 | 83.9 yrs | 1.8% | 21.7% |
| Skokie, IL | 65,951 | 81.7 yrs | 5.2% | 23.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Evanston, 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 Evanston, Illinois.
How healthy is Evanston, Illinois?
Evanston, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Evanston, Illinois?
People in Evanston, Illinois can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 3.7 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Evanston, Illinois?
4.3% of residents in Evanston, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 2.5 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Evanston, Illinois?
25.9% of adults in Evanston, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 10.2 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Evanston, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,003 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 627,031 minutes a day and 228.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Evanston is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.34 lifetimes a year.
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