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 | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Morton Grove is 83.4 years, about 5.5 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Morton Grove is 6.5%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.3% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Morton Grove is about 38% lower than in Illinois. The rate of self-rated poor health in Morton Grove is about 27% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.1% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.0% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Morton Grove is about 42% lower than in Illinois. The rate of binge drinking in Morton Grove is about 19% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Morton Grove | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.77 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Morton Grove is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Morton Grove, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Morton Grove, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Morton Grove, IL is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 23,502 residents against a local median of 46,451. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Morton Grove, IL an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 4% below the local median at 22.3% against 23.3%. Morton Grove, IL has the lowest obesity of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove, IL | 23,502 | 83.4 yrs #2/4 | 6.5% #3/4 | 22.3% #1/4 |
| Niles, IL | 26,538 | 80.8 yrs | 10.0% | 24.1% |
| Skokie, IL | 61,912 | 81.7 yrs | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Glenview, IL | 46,451 | 83.7 yrs | 3.6% | 22.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Morton Grove, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Morton Grove, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Morton Grove, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Morton Grove, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Morton Grove, Illinois is 83.4 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Morton Grove, Illinois residents are uninsured?
6.5% of Morton Grove, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Morton Grove, Illinois residents are obese?
22.3% of Morton Grove, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.