Health Profile of Northbrook, Illinois
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Northbrook 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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Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.3 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Northbrook is 84.3 years, about 6.4 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 2.1%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.3% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,071 residents in Northbrook are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,339 508 men · 831 women
- 75–84 2,717 1,219 men · 1,498 women
- 65–74 3,815 1,848 men · 1,967 women
- 50–64 7,199 3,513 men · 3,687 women
Younger residents
6,708 residents in Northbrook are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,100 1,054 boys · 1,046 girls
- 7–12 2,113 1,005 boys · 1,109 girls
- 3–7 1,529 779 boys · 750 girls
- 0–3 965 540 boys · 425 girls
About 1,500 residents in Northbrook (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.8% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Northbrook is about 39% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Northbrook is about 25% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Northbrook is about 24% higher than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.7% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Northbrook is about 60% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Northbrook is about 36% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,138 cigarettes a day, 574,143 a month, or 7.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 210,519 minutes a day and 76.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Northbrook is 84.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.73 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 | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.45 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Northbrook is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Northbrook, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Northbrook, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 32,185 | 84.3 yrs #1/3 | 2.1% #2/3 | 21.8% #1/3 |
| Glenview, IL | 47,742 | 83.7 yrs | 3.8% | 22.7% |
| Highland Park, IL | 26,861 | 83.2 yrs | 2.0% | 26.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Northbrook, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Illinois, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Northbrook, Illinois.
Is Northbrook, Illinois a healthy place to live?
Northbrook, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Northbrook, Illinois?
People in Northbrook, Illinois can expect to live 84.3 years on average, 6.4 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Northbrook, Illinois?
2.1% of residents in Northbrook, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 47 people, 4.7 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Northbrook, Illinois?
21.8% of adults in Northbrook, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 14.2 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Northbrook, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,138 cigarettes a day, 574,143 a month, or 7.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 210,519 minutes a day and 76.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Northbrook is 84.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.73 lifetimes a year.
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