Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Rolling Meadows is 79.7 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Rolling Meadows is 10.3%, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.4% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Rolling Meadows is about 30% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Rolling Meadows is about 29% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Rolling Meadows is about 27% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rolling Meadows is about 34% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rolling Meadows is about 16% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Rolling Meadows | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.89 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rolling Meadows is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rolling Meadows, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Rolling Meadows, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Rolling Meadows, IL is the smallest of the 5 cities compared here, 23,336 residents against a local median of 65,541. The measure that sets Rolling Meadows, IL apart most is uninsured: 10.3%, 34% above the local median of 7.7%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 2.8% on uninsured, so Rolling Meadows, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Rolling Meadows, IL has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 23,336 | 79.7 yrs #5/5 | 10.3% #5/5 | 25.4% #4/5 |
| Palatine, IL | 56,455 | 81.4 yrs | 8.8% | 25.3% |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 74,627 | 81.5 yrs | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Schaumburg, IL | 75,461 | 81.1 yrs | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 27,085 | 80.3 yrs | 9.3% | 26.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Rolling Meadows, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Rolling Meadows, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 79.7 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Rolling Meadows, Illinois residents are uninsured?
10.3% of Rolling Meadows, Illinois residents are uninsured, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Rolling Meadows, Illinois residents are obese?
25.4% of Rolling Meadows, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.