Health Profile of Highland Park, Illinois
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Highland Park 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+
Highland Park Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Highland Park is 83.2 years, about 5.3 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 2.0%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.7% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,047 residents in Highland Park are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 831 406 men · 425 women
- 75–84 1,949 815 men · 1,134 women
- 65–74 3,407 1,629 men · 1,779 women
- 50–64 5,861 2,753 men · 3,107 women
Younger residents
6,323 residents in Highland Park are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,780 923 boys · 857 girls
- 7–12 1,942 945 boys · 997 girls
- 3–7 1,530 757 boys · 773 girls
- 0–3 1,072 558 boys · 514 girls
About 1,149 residents in Highland Park (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.6% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Highland Park is about 25% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Highland Park is about 20% higher than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Highland Park is about 19% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.6% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Highland Park is about 52% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Highland Park is about 37% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,801 cigarettes a day, 564,041 a month, or 6.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 206,815 minutes a day and 75.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Highland Park is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.73 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 | Highland Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.21 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Highland Park is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Highland Park, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Highland Park, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, IL | 26,861 | 83.2 yrs #2/2 | 2.0% #1/2 | 26.9% #2/2 |
| Northbrook, IL | 32,185 | 84.3 yrs | 2.1% | 21.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Highland Park, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Illinois, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Highland Park, Illinois.
How healthy is Highland Park, Illinois?
Highland Park, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Highland Park, Illinois?
People in Highland Park, Illinois can expect to live 83.2 years on average, 5.3 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Highland Park, Illinois?
2.0% of residents in Highland Park, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 50 people, 4.8 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Highland Park, Illinois residents are obese?
26.9% of adults in Highland Park, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.2 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Highland Park, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,801 cigarettes a day, 564,041 a month, or 6.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 206,815 minutes a day and 75.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Highland Park is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.73 lifetimes a year.
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