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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Illinois
- DuPage County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Champaign County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Monroe County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Alexander County (96% of U.S. avg)
- Pulaski County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Gallatin County (98% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Illinois | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Illinois is 77.9 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Illinois is 7.0%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Illinois | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Illinois are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Illinois | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Illinois are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Illinois | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Illinois is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Illinois.
What is the health grade for Illinois?
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Is Illinois one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Illinois?
The life expectancy in Illinois is 77.9 years, lower than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Illinois residents are uninsured?
7.0% of Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Illinois residents are obese?
36.1% of Illinois residents are classified as obese, higher than the US average of 34.3%.