Health Profile of Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island 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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B
Rock Island Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rock Island | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rock Island is 76.9 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.8% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,213 residents in Rock Island are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 903 291 men · 612 women
- 75–84 1,709 723 men · 986 women
- 65–74 3,391 1,550 men · 1,840 women
- 50–64 6,211 3,055 men · 3,155 women
Younger residents
7,070 residents in Rock Island are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,258 1,121 boys · 1,137 girls
- 7–12 2,060 1,001 boys · 1,059 girls
- 3–7 1,551 795 boys · 756 girls
- 0–3 1,201 644 boys · 558 girls
About 2,264 residents in Rock Island (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rock Island | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Rock Island is about 17% higher than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rock Island | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rock Island is about 17% higher than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,662 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 612,283 minutes a day and 223.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rock Island is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.53 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 | Rock Island | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.44 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rock Island is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Rock Island, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rock Island, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL | 34,599 | 76.9 yrs #1/2 | 6.8% #2/2 | 37.8% #1/2 |
| Davenport, IA | 101,249 | 76.8 yrs | 6.6% | 39.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rock Island, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rock Island, Illinois.
How healthy is Rock Island, Illinois?
Rock Island, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Rock Island, Illinois?
People in Rock Island, Illinois can expect to live 76.9 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Rock Island, Illinois?
6.8% of residents in Rock Island, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Rock Island, Illinois?
37.8% of adults in Rock Island, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rock Island, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,662 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 612,283 minutes a day and 223.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rock Island is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.53 lifetimes a year.
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