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 | Montgomery | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Montgomery is about the same as in Illinois, at 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Montgomery is 5.3%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Montgomery | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Montgomery is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Montgomery is about 22% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Montgomery is about 16% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Montgomery | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Montgomery are about the same as in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Montgomery | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.38 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Montgomery is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Montgomery, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Montgomery, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Montgomery, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, IL | 20,144 | 77.9 yrs #3/3 | 5.3% #2/3 | 36.6% #3/3 |
| Oswego, IL | 24,439 | 80.2 yrs | 4.9% | 35.2% |
| Aurora, IL | 177,409 | 79.5 yrs | 10.2% | 35.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Montgomery, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Montgomery, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Montgomery, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Montgomery, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Montgomery, Illinois is 77.9 years, about the same as the Illinois average.
What percentage of Montgomery, Illinois residents are uninsured?
5.3% of Montgomery, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Montgomery, Illinois residents are obese?
36.6% of Montgomery, Illinois residents are classified as obese, higher than the Illinois average of 36.1%.