Health Profile of Granite City, Illinois
Granite City 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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C
Granite City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Granite City | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Granite City is 74.2 years, about 3.7 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.5% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,599 residents in Granite City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 630 216 men · 414 women
- 75–84 1,549 606 men · 943 women
- 65–74 2,783 1,229 men · 1,554 women
- 50–64 5,637 2,777 men · 2,860 women
Younger residents
5,921 residents in Granite City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,885 986 boys · 899 girls
- 7–12 1,771 952 boys · 820 girls
- 3–7 1,324 731 boys · 593 girls
- 0–3 941 500 boys · 441 girls
About 2,377 residents in Granite City (8.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Granite City | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.4% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Granite City are about the same as in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Granite City | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Granite City is about 17% higher than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,964 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 549,609 minutes a day and 200.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Granite City is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.14 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 | Granite City | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.20 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Granite City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Granite City, Illinois has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Illinois, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Granite City, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Granite City, Illinois?
Granite City, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Granite City, Illinois?
People in Granite City, Illinois can expect to live 74.2 years on average, 3.7 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What percentage of Granite City, Illinois residents are uninsured?
7.1% of residents in Granite City, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, about the same as the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Granite City, Illinois?
41.4% of adults in Granite City, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.4 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Granite City, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,964 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 549,609 minutes a day and 200.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Granite City is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.14 lifetimes a year.
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