Health Profile of Park Ridge, Illinois
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Park Ridge 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 | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.2% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Park Ridge is 81.8 years, about 3.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.2% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,528 residents in Park Ridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,371 515 men · 856 women
- 75–84 2,132 816 men · 1,316 women
- 65–74 3,772 1,745 men · 2,027 women
- 50–64 8,253 3,949 men · 4,304 women
Younger residents
8,696 residents in Park Ridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,668 1,450 boys · 1,218 girls
- 7–12 2,810 1,552 boys · 1,258 girls
- 3–7 1,974 1,017 boys · 958 girls
- 0–3 1,244 625 boys · 619 girls
About 1,919 residents in Park Ridge (5.1% 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 | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.5% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Park Ridge is about 35% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Park Ridge is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Park Ridge is about 20% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.8% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Park Ridge is about 51% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Park Ridge is about 33% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,903 cigarettes a day, 807,102 a month, or 9.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 295,937 minutes a day and 108.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Park Ridge is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.51 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 | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.05 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Park Ridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Park Ridge, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Park Ridge, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge, IL | 37,584 | 81.8 yrs #1/2 | 4.0% #1/2 | 23.5% #1/2 |
| Niles, IL | 28,688 | 80.8 yrs | 9.9% | 24.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, Illinois.
Is Park Ridge, Illinois a healthy place to live?
Park Ridge, 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 life expectancy in Park Ridge, Illinois?
People in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, Illinois?
4.0% of residents in Park Ridge, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 2.8 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Park Ridge, Illinois?
23.5% of adults in Park Ridge, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 12.5 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Park Ridge, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,903 cigarettes a day, 807,102 a month, or 9.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 295,937 minutes a day and 108.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Park Ridge is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.51 lifetimes a year.
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