Health Profile of North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago 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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C
North Chicago Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.4% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Chicago is 76.0 years, about 1.9 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 13.4%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.0% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
4,515 residents in North Chicago are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 196 82 men · 115 women
- 75–84 498 215 men · 283 women
- 65–74 1,084 508 men · 576 women
- 50–64 2,737 1,455 men · 1,282 women
Younger residents
5,286 residents in North Chicago are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,368 702 boys · 666 girls
- 7–12 1,552 814 boys · 738 girls
- 3–7 1,350 699 boys · 651 girls
- 0–3 1,017 521 boys · 496 girls
About 635 residents in North Chicago (2.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.1% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in North Chicago is about 52% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in North Chicago is about 37% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.4% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in North Chicago is about 19% higher than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,104 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 441,139 minutes a day and 161.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Chicago is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.03 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 | North Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.02 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Chicago is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Chicago, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Chicago, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago, IL | 25,553 | 76.0 yrs #2/2 | 13.4% #1/2 | 37.1% #1/2 |
| Waukegan, IL | 86,567 | 77.5 yrs | 16.3% | 38.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Chicago, Illinois has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Illinois, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in North Chicago, Illinois.
What is the health grade for North Chicago, Illinois?
North Chicago, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in North Chicago, Illinois?
People in North Chicago, Illinois can expect to live 76.0 years on average, 1.9 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What is the uninsured rate in North Chicago, Illinois?
13.4% of residents in North Chicago, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 6.6 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in North Chicago, Illinois?
37.1% of adults in North Chicago, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Chicago, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,104 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 441,139 minutes a day and 161.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Chicago is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.03 lifetimes a year.
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