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 | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Schaumburg is 81.1 years, about 3.2 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Schaumburg is 6.5%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.1% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Schaumburg is about 38% lower than in Illinois. The rate of self-rated poor health in Schaumburg is about 37% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Schaumburg is about 33% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.3% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Schaumburg is about 39% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Schaumburg is about 23% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Schaumburg | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.09 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Schaumburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Schaumburg, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Schaumburg, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Schaumburg, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 75,461 residents against a local median of 26,337. Where Schaumburg, IL breaks from the cities next to it is uninsured, sitting 29% below the local median of 9.2% at 6.5%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 5.5% on uninsured, so Schaumburg, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Schaumburg, IL has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg, IL | 75,461 | 81.1 yrs #1/5 | 6.5% #2/5 | 24.1% #2/5 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 46,407 | 80.8 yrs | 8.0% | 23.8% |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 23,336 | 79.7 yrs | 10.3% | 25.4% |
| Hanover Park, IL | 29,338 | 79.6 yrs | 10.3% | 28.6% |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 22,627 | 79.1 yrs | 4.8% | 28.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Schaumburg, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Schaumburg, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Schaumburg, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Schaumburg, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Schaumburg, Illinois is 81.1 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Schaumburg, Illinois residents are uninsured?
6.5% of Schaumburg, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Schaumburg, Illinois residents are obese?
24.1% of Schaumburg, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.