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 | Skokie | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Skokie is 81.7 years, about 3.8 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Skokie is 6.4%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Skokie | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.3% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Skokie is about 35% lower than in Illinois. The rate of self-rated poor health in Skokie is about 25% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Skokie is about 17% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Skokie | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.1% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Skokie is about 42% lower than in Illinois. The rate of binge drinking in Skokie is about 19% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Skokie | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.70 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Skokie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Skokie, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Skokie, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Skokie, IL is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 61,912 residents against a local median of 23,735. Where Skokie, IL breaks from the cities next to it is uninsured, sitting 38% above the local median of 4.6% at 6.4%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 4.7% on uninsured, so Skokie, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Skokie, IL has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL | 61,912 | 81.7 yrs #3/4 | 6.4% #3/4 | 23.3% #3/4 |
| Wilmette, IL | 23,735 | 83.9 yrs | 1.8% | 21.7% |
| Evanston, IL | 63,574 | 81.6 yrs | 4.6% | 25.9% |
| Morton Grove, IL | 23,502 | 83.4 yrs | 6.5% | 22.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Skokie, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Skokie, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Skokie, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Skokie, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Skokie, Illinois is 81.7 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Skokie, Illinois residents are uninsured?
6.4% of Skokie, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Skokie, Illinois residents are obese?
23.3% of Skokie, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.