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 | Melrose Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.6% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Melrose Park is 79.1 years, about 1.2 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Melrose Park is 14.6%, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Melrose Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.8% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Melrose Park is about 32% lower than in Illinois. The rate of self-rated poor health in Melrose Park is about 28% higher than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Melrose Park is about 21% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Melrose Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.1% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Melrose Park is about 30% higher than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Melrose Park | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.36 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Melrose Park is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Melrose Park, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Melrose Park, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Melrose Park, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Melrose Park, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Melrose Park, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Melrose Park, Illinois is 79.1 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Melrose Park, Illinois residents are uninsured?
14.6% of Melrose Park, Illinois residents are uninsured, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Melrose Park, Illinois residents are obese?
32.8% of Melrose Park, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.