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 | Mount Prospect | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Mount Prospect is 81.7 years, about 3.8 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Mount Prospect is 8.4%, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mount Prospect | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.5% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Mount Prospect is about 32% lower than in Illinois. The rate of self-rated poor health in Mount Prospect is about 31% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Mount Prospect is about 23% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mount Prospect | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.1% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mount Prospect is about 40% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mount Prospect is about 20% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Mount Prospect | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.94 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mount Prospect is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mount Prospect, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Mount Prospect, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Mount Prospect, IL is typical in size for this group, 51,830 residents against a local median of 48,183, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Mount Prospect, IL apart most is uninsured: 8.4%, 16% below the local median of 10.0%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 7.1% on uninsured, so Mount Prospect, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Mount Prospect, IL has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect, IL | 51,830 | 81.7 yrs #1/5 | 8.4% #2/5 | 24.5% #2/5 |
| Des Plaines, IL | 60,755 | 79.6 yrs | 10.6% | 25.8% |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 74,627 | 81.5 yrs | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Wheeling, IL | 35,611 | 81.5 yrs | 13.7% | 26.1% |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 27,085 | 80.3 yrs | 9.3% | 26.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Mount Prospect, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Mount Prospect, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 81.7 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Mount Prospect, Illinois residents are uninsured?
8.4% of Mount Prospect, Illinois residents are uninsured, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Mount Prospect, Illinois residents are obese?
24.5% of Mount Prospect, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.