Health Profile of Peoria, Illinois
Peoria 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
Peoria Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Peoria | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Peoria is 75.8 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.7% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
32,598 residents in Peoria are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,318 838 men · 1,480 women
- 75–84 5,049 2,063 men · 2,986 women
- 65–74 8,682 4,022 men · 4,660 women
- 50–64 16,549 7,726 men · 8,822 women
Younger residents
21,501 residents in Peoria are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,688 2,820 boys · 2,868 girls
- 7–12 6,496 3,405 boys · 3,092 girls
- 3–7 5,399 2,839 boys · 2,560 girls
- 0–3 3,918 1,999 boys · 1,919 girls
About 6,873 residents in Peoria (7.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Peoria | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.6% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Peoria is about 18% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Peoria | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.7% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Peoria are about the same as in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 155,495 cigarettes a day, 4.7 million a month, or 56.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 624.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Peoria is 75.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | Peoria | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.75 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Peoria is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Peoria, 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 Peoria, Illinois.
How healthy is Peoria, Illinois?
Peoria, 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 Peoria, Illinois?
People in Peoria, Illinois can expect to live 75.8 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Peoria, Illinois?
7.2% of residents in Peoria, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, about the same as the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Peoria, Illinois?
38.6% of adults in Peoria, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.5 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Peoria, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 155,495 cigarettes a day, 4.7 million a month, or 56.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 624.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Peoria is 75.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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