Health Profile of Normal, Illinois
Normal 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
Normal Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Normal | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Normal is 81.8 years, about 3.9 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 12.5% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,655 residents in Normal are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 668 255 men · 413 women
- 75–84 1,395 571 men · 823 women
- 65–74 2,369 1,055 men · 1,314 women
- 50–64 5,223 2,518 men · 2,706 women
Younger residents
6,364 residents in Normal are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,011 1,152 boys · 859 girls
- 7–12 1,823 981 boys · 842 girls
- 3–7 1,422 694 boys · 728 girls
- 0–3 1,108 525 boys · 584 girls
About 1,134 residents in Normal (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Normal | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Normal is about 37% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Normal is about 37% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Normal is about 34% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Normal | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.1% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.7% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Normal is about 21% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,239 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 618,634 minutes a day and 225.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Normal is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.25 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 | Normal | 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 Normal is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Normal, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Normal, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL | 43,476 | 81.8 yrs #1/2 | 5.1% #1/2 | 33.3% #1/2 |
| Bloomington, IL | 63,748 | 76.9 yrs | 5.5% | 36.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Normal, 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 Normal, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Normal, Illinois?
Normal, 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 Normal, Illinois?
People in Normal, Illinois can expect to live 81.8 years on average, 3.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Normal, Illinois?
5.1% of residents in Normal, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 1.7 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Normal, Illinois?
33.3% of adults in Normal, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Normal, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,239 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 618,634 minutes a day and 225.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Normal is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.25 lifetimes a year.
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