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 | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Glen Ellyn is 83.5 years, about 5.6 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Glen Ellyn is 3.0%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.4% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Glen Ellyn is about 43% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Glen Ellyn is about 32% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Glen Ellyn is about 26% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.7% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Glen Ellyn is about 45% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Glen Ellyn is about 33% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Glen Ellyn | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.46 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Glen Ellyn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Glen Ellyn, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Illinois, and far better than the country as a whole.
Glen Ellyn, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Glen Ellyn, IL is the 4th largest of the 6 cities compared here, 27,007 residents against a local median of 33,382. The measure that sets Glen Ellyn, IL apart most is uninsured: 3.0%, 47% below the local median of 5.7%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 8.3% on uninsured, so Glen Ellyn, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Glen Ellyn, IL has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,007 | 83.5 yrs #1/6 | 3.0% #2/6 | 27.4% #3/6 |
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | 81.8 yrs | 2.7% | 26.9% |
| Lombard, IL | 43,378 | 81.0 yrs | 5.7% | 28.5% |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 23,187 | 80.4 yrs | 9.1% | 29.3% |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | 81.2 yrs | 3.9% | 26.8% |
| Addison, IL | 33,382 | 80.8 yrs | 11.0% | 31.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 83.5 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Glen Ellyn, Illinois residents are uninsured?
3.0% of Glen Ellyn, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Glen Ellyn, Illinois residents are obese?
27.4% of Glen Ellyn, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.