Health Profile of Lombard, Illinois
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Lombard 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
Lombard Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lombard | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lombard is 81.0 years, about 3.1 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, 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
15,190 residents in Lombard are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 974 292 men · 682 women
- 75–84 1,866 799 men · 1,067 women
- 65–74 3,726 1,732 men · 1,995 women
- 50–64 8,623 4,060 men · 4,564 women
Younger residents
8,836 residents in Lombard are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,623 1,307 boys · 1,316 girls
- 7–12 2,516 1,365 boys · 1,151 girls
- 3–7 2,084 1,079 boys · 1,005 girls
- 0–3 1,613 777 boys · 836 girls
About 1,654 residents in Lombard (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lombard | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.5% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lombard is about 30% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Lombard is about 23% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Lombard is about 21% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lombard | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.3% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.8% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lombard is about 31% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lombard is about 21% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,534 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 511,871 minutes a day and 186.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lombard is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.39 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 | Lombard | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.45 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lombard is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lombard, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Lombard, IL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 44,068 residents against a local median of 27,036. Lombard, IL's uninsured, at 5.1%, runs 17% below the 6.1% typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 9.2% on uninsured, so Lombard, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lombard, IL has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard, IL | 44,068 | 81.0 yrs #2/4 | 5.1% #2/4 | 28.5% #2/4 |
| Villa Park, IL | 21,774 | 79.4 yrs | 6.1% | 30.4% |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,036 | 83.5 yrs | 2.7% | 27.4% |
| Addison, IL | 33,056 | 80.8 yrs | 11.9% | 31.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lombard, 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 Lombard, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Lombard, Illinois?
Lombard, 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 Lombard, Illinois?
People in Lombard, Illinois can expect to live 81.0 years on average, 3.1 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Lombard, Illinois?
5.1% of residents in Lombard, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 1.8 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Lombard, Illinois?
28.5% of adults in Lombard, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.5 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lombard, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,534 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 511,871 minutes a day and 186.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lombard is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.39 lifetimes a year.
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